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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: $36,520

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,022

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A3A3
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T2.0T3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $25,035 $33,364
S Line Sport Package 1,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 475 475
Cargo net 80 80    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Heated front seats 500      
S Sport Package   2,500    
S Line Package     2,000  
Convenience Package     1,800  
Sport Package     1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,150 1,150
S Line Sport Package 1,164      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 441 441
Cargo net 74 74    
Rear side airbags 326 326 325 325
Heated front seats 466      
S Sport Package   2,326    
S Line Package     1,860  
Convenience Package     1,675  
Sport Package     1,303 1,303
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,069 1,069
Options (change) 2,755 3,505 8,775 4,975
Options (change) 2,566 3,262 8,162 4,627
Destination 975 975 825 825
Total Price $46,330 $58,880 $36,520 $41,675
Total Invoice $43,159 $54,829 $34,022 $38,816

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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: $4,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,526
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A3A3
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T2.0T3.2
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, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,330$58,880$36,520$41,675
Adjustments for Features-4,950-9,5250-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,380$49,355$36,520$39,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,975$0$2,505
Total Invoice$43,159$54,829$34,022$38,816
Adjustments for Features-4,611-8,8700-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,548$45,959$34,022$36,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,411$0$2,326

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

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A3A3
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T2.0T3.2
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio $200$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$8,275$12,850$3,325$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,950$9,525$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,611-8,8700-2,468

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

Model Year20182009
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 A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
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
Total Requested123098%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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