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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,942

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $13,998

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,295

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $13,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,400 $38,900
Base Invoice $50,592 $36,178
Driver Assistance Package 1,800  
Prestige Package 4,400 8,650
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo net 80 150
Cargo mat 170 115
All-weather floor mats 190 180
Premium Plus Package   3,100
Metal pedals   195
Universal garage door opener   295
Driver Assistance Package 1,674  
Prestige Package 4,092 8,046
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536
Rear side airbags 326  
Cargo net 74 139
Cargo mat 158 107
All-weather floor mats 177 168
Premium Plus Package   2,884
Metal pedals   181
Universal garage door opener   274
Options (change) 7,565 13,260
Options (change) 7,037 12,335
Destination 975 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $62,940 $48,942
Total Invoice $58,604 $45,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,673
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,420
Model Year20182017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine354hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$62,940$48,942
Adjustments for Features-6,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,615$48,942
Total Invoice$58,604$45,295
Adjustments for Features-5,8890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,715$45,295

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Turn assist$25 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
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 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD player, remote$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Predictive efficiency assist$0 
Road sign information$75 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,575$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8890

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in103.5 in
Length186.3 in169.8 in
Width72.6 in70.3 in
Height54.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.4,012 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 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested164059%
Total Not Requested115041%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested511593%
Total Not Requested4007%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

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