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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: $59,700

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $3,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelA4 / S4A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS4 3.0TRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,300 $56,200
7-speed automated manual 1,400  
Prestige Package 6,700  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 575
Rear side airbags 350 350
Carbon fiber trim 500 600
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Technology Package   3,200
7-speed automated manual 1,302  
Prestige Package 6,232  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 536
Rear side airbags 325 326
Carbon fiber trim 466 558
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Technology Package   2,976
Options (change) 11,525 6,125
Options (change) 10,722 5,698
Destination 875 995
Total Price $59,700 $63,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,293
Model Year20122020
ModelA4 / S4A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS4 3.0TRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6394hp I5
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$59,700$63,320
Adjustments for Features0-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,700$59,545

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

Model Year20122020
ModelA4 / S4A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS4 3.0TRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,400$11,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-399

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

Model Year20122020
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 Weight3,637 lb.3,593 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 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested194068%
Total Not Requested90032%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested96541%
Total Not Requested140059%

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