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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,970

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $14,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,644

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A3A3
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $22,998 $31,561
S Line Sport Package 1,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 450 450
Cargo net 80 80    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Heated front seats 500      
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Sport Package     1,800  
Convenience Package     675  
Satellite radio     350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Xenon HID headlights     650 800
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
S Line Sport Package 1,164      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 410 410
Cargo net 74 74    
Rear side airbags 326 326 319 319
Heated front seats 466      
Cold Weather Package     637 637
Sport Package     1,638  
Convenience Package     614  
Satellite radio     319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link     396 396
Xenon HID headlights     592 728
Panoramic sunroof     1,001 1,001
Options (change) 2,755 1,005 6,510 4,185
Options (change) 2,566 936 5,926 3,810
Destination 975 975 720 720
Total Price $46,330 $56,380 $31,970 $38,885
Total Invoice $43,159 $52,503 $29,644 $36,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,135
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A3A3
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine252hp I4354hp V6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionS7T8M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
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$46,330$56,380$31,970$38,885
Adjustments for Features-5,775-9,2750-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,555$47,105$31,970$35,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,550$0$3,365
Total Invoice$43,159$52,503$29,644$36,091
Adjustments for Features-5,380-8,6370-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,779$43,866$29,644$32,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,087$0$3,152

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Audi A3

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A3A3
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Collision preparation system, rear $100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle exit assist $25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player  $125 
CD player, remote$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Boost gauge $75  
LED headlights $1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
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  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,700$12,200$2,925$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,775$9,275$0$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,380-8,6370-3,295

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in101.5 in
Length186.3 in168.7 in
Width72.6 in69.5 in
Height54.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Body kit (gray/black)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested203099%
Total Not Requested251%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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