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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,490

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,059

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A3A3
TrimA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,025 $49,610 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $30,713 $46,137 $24,115 $32,471
Convenience Package 2,100 2,125 350  
S Line Package 1,200   2,500  
Navigation system 2,100 1,950 1,950 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 450 450
Sunshades, second row 150 150 150 150
iPod integration 0 0 0 0
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500 435 435
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Convenience Package 1,953 1,977 325  
S Line Package 1,115   2,326  
Navigation system 1,953 1,813 1,813 1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 418 418
Sunshades, second row 139 139 139 139
iPod integration 0 0 0 0
Rear side airbags 325 325 325 325
Bluetooth cell phone link 466 466 405 405
Cold Weather Package     650 650
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Xenon HID headlights     745 745
Options (change) 6,875 5,550 8,785 5,935
Options (change) 6,394 5,163 8,169 5,518
Destination 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $40,675 $57,635 $35,490 $41,625
Total Invoice $37,882 $53,775 $33,059 $38,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,108
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A3A3
TrimA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4340hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10215, 10140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$40,675$57,635$35,490$41,625
Adjustments for Features-2,915-3,0650-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,760$54,570$35,490$38,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,810$0$3,285
Total Invoice$37,882$53,775$33,059$38,764
Adjustments for Features-2,715-2,8600-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,167$50,915$33,059$36,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,748$0$3,051

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Audi A3

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A3A3
TrimA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio $200 $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,315$5,465$2,400$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,915$3,065$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,715-2,8600-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length180.6 in168.7 in
Width69.8 in69.5 in
Height56.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,672 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.0 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant Special Edition

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested102558%
Total Not Requested75042%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested37527%
Total Not Requested100073%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested243092%
Total Not Requested2258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

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