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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,722

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $9,618

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,928

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $9,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A3 / S3
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $37,900
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $35,248
Convenience Package 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Cargo net 80 80 150
Cargo mat 170 170 115
All-weather floor mats 190 190 180
Heated front seats 500   500
Metal pedals     195
iPod integration     350
Convenience Package 838    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536
Rear side airbags 326 326  
Cargo net 74 74 139
Cargo mat 158 158 107
All-weather floor mats 177 177 168
Heated front seats 466   467
Metal pedals     181
iPod integration     325
Options (change) 2,765 1,365 2,065
Options (change) 2,575 1,271 1,923
Destination 975 975 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $46,340 $56,740 $36,722
Total Invoice $43,168 $52,838 $33,928

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,293
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,143
Model Year201820182016
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A3 / S3
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine252hp I4354hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionS7T8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$46,340$56,740$36,722
Adjustments for Features-3,325-6,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,015$50,290$36,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,275$0
Total Invoice$43,168$52,838$33,928
Adjustments for Features-3,097-6,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,071$46,832$33,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,761$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201820182016
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A3 / S3
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle exit assist $25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player, remote$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
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$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights $1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,475$10,600$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,325$6,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,097-6,0060

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182016
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A3 / S3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in103.5 in
Length186.3 in169.8 in
Width72.6 in70.3 in
Height54.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft339.5 ft3

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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%

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