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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: $33,640

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,340

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
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 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $24,115 $32,471
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      
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     250 250
S Line Sport Package 1,164      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 418 418
Cargo net 74 74    
Rear side airbags 326 326 325 325
Heated front seats 466      
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     233 233
Options (change) 2,755 1,005 6,935 4,085
Options (change) 2,566 936 6,450 3,799
Destination 975 975 775 775
Total Price $46,330 $56,380 $33,640 $39,775
Total Invoice $43,159 $52,503 $31,340 $37,045

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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: $7,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,695
Model Year2018201820082008
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$33,640$39,775
Adjustments for Features-5,500-9,0750-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,830$47,305$33,640$36,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,475$0$3,035
Total Invoice$43,159$52,503$31,340$37,045
Adjustments for Features-5,124-8,4510-2,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,035$44,052$31,340$34,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,017$0$2,818

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

Model Year2018201820082008
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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
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  
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  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player  $125 
CD player, remote$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Satellite radio $200 $200
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
USB port$25$25  
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
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  
Metal pedals $75  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $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  
Total Value of Features$8,275$11,850$2,775$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,500$9,075$0$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,124-8,4510-2,887

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

Model Year20182008
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

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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
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
Total Requested263099%
Total Not Requested251%
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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