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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,600

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $8,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,267

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $7,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A3 / S3
TrimS4RS4S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,610 $66,910 $42,500
Base Invoice $45,207 $62,227 $39,527
Navigation system 1,950    
Convenience Package 2,125    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475   575
Bluetooth cell phone link 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
iPod integration 0 0  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350
Premium Package   4,000  
Aluminum trim   0  
Technology Package     2,600
235/35YR19     1,500
Cargo net     150
Navigation system 1,813    
Convenience Package 1,977    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443   536
Bluetooth cell phone link 466    
Obstacle detection, rear 325    
iPod integration 0 0  
Rear side airbags 325 325 325
Premium Package   3,720  
Aluminum trim   0  
Technology Package     2,418
235/35YR19     1,397
Cargo net     139
Options (change) 5,750 4,350 5,175
Options (change) 5,349 4,045 4,815
Destination 775 775 925
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $56,835 $74,135 $48,600
Total Invoice $53,031 $69,147 $45,267

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,977
Model Year200820082016
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A3 / S3
TrimS4RS4S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8420hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10215, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$56,835$74,135$48,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,835$73,085$45,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,250$0
Total Invoice$53,031$69,147$45,267
Adjustments for Features0-979-3,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,031$68,168$42,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,137$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year200820082016
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A3 / S3
TrimS4RS4S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,375$5,425$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-979-3,213

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082016
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length180.6 in175.4 in
Width69.8 in70.7 in
Height56.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested37527%
Total Not Requested100073%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested100044%
Total Not Requested127556%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

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