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

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,340

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,920

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A3A3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $24,115 $32,471
Premium Plus Package 4,300      
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000    
Sport Package 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 450 450
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
S Line Package     2,500  
Convenience Package     350  
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
iPod integration     0 0
Premium Plus Package 4,000      
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860    
Sport Package 697      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 418 418
Rear side airbags 325 325 325 325
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
S Line Package     2,326  
Convenience Package     325  
Cold Weather Package     650 650
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Xenon HID headlights     745 745
Bluetooth cell phone link     405 405
iPod integration     0 0
Options (change) 7,875 2,825 8,635 5,785
Options (change) 7,325 2,628 8,030 5,379
Destination 875 875 775 775
Total Price $41,250 $51,000 $35,340 $41,475
Total Invoice $38,427 $47,493 $32,920 $38,625

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,597
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A3A3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine211hp I4333hp V6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$41,250$51,000$35,340$41,475
Adjustments for Features-2,050-3,0500-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,200$47,950$35,340$38,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,750$0$3,285
Total Invoice$38,427$47,493$32,920$38,625
Adjustments for Features-1,910-2,8400-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,517$44,653$32,920$35,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,136$0$3,051

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Audi A3

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A3A3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Interior ambient lighting$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$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Total Value of Features$4,215$5,215$2,165$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$3,050$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,910-2,8400-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122008
ModelA4 / S4A3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in101.5 in
Length185.2 in168.7 in
Width71.9 in69.5 in
Height56.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.454.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested185061%
Total Not Requested120039%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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 sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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 sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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