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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: $48,777

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $34,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRS 5 SportbackA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $75,400 $39,500
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600  
RS Driver Assistance Package 3,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575
Premium Plus Package   3,100
Prestige Package   8,600
Metal pedals   195
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418  
RS Driver Assistance Package 3,070  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536
Premium Plus Package   2,884
Prestige Package   7,998
Metal pedals   182
Options (change) 6,475 12,470
Options (change) 6,024 11,600
Destination 1,045 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $82,920 $48,777

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5 Sportback
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,218
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,664
Model Year20212018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRS 5 SportbackA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine444hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$82,920$48,777
Adjustments for Features-6,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,995$48,777

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

Model Year20212018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRS 5 SportbackA3 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 
Rear side airbags $300
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD player, remote$100 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Predictive efficiency assist$0 
Road sign information$75 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Carbon fiber trim$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,675$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5900

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

Model Year20212018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.1 in103.5 in
Length187.3 in169.8 in
Width72.5 in70.3 in
Height54.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,057 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5 Sportback

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested1390100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested80027%
Total Not Requested217573%

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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested466586%
Total Not Requested75014%

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