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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,655

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,671

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $2,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $40,400 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $28,830 $37,572 $29,714 $40,596
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Navigation system 2,500 2,500    
Prestige Package 7,350 3,350 9,750  
Sport Package 1,450 1,450 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 575 575
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250  
Cargo net     155 155
Universal garage door opener       295
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953    
Navigation system 2,326 2,326    
Prestige Package 6,835 3,119 8,138  
Sport Package 1,348 1,348 606  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 536 536
Rear side airbags 325 325 325 325
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233  
Cargo net     144 144
Universal garage door opener       274
Options (change) 14,225 10,225 11,730 1,375
Options (change) 13,230 9,514 9,982 1,279
Destination 825 825 975 975
Total Price $46,050 $51,450 $44,655 $46,000
Total Invoice $42,885 $47,911 $40,671 $42,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,097
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4265hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14705, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,050$51,450$44,655$46,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,165-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,050$49,750$41,490$43,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$0$1,985
Total Invoice$42,885$47,911$40,671$42,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-2,883-2,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,885$46,328$37,788$40,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,443$0$2,710

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control   $150
Remote app  $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0 
Handwriting recognition  $200 
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150 
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$5,100$6,800$8,265$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,165$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-2,883-2,352

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20092018
ModelA4 / S4A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in103.8 in
Length185.2 in175.4 in
Width71.9 in70.7 in
Height56.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested264063%
Total Not Requested155037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested75044%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested260039%
Total Not Requested409061%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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