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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,000

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $24,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,428

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $23,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3
TrimA8S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,900 $42,500
Base Invoice $64,422 $39,527
Ski sack 175  
Premium Package 4,400  
Satellite radio 550  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Prestige Package   6,150
235/35YR19   1,500
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Ski sack 156  
Premium Package 3,916  
Satellite radio 490  
Adaptive cruise control 1,869  
Prestige Package   5,718
235/35YR19   1,397
Rear side airbags   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 7,225 8,575
Options (change) 6,431 7,976
Destination 720 925
Total Price $76,845 $52,000
Total Invoice $71,573 $48,428

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,178
Model Year20072016
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3
TrimA8S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$76,845$52,000
Adjustments for Features0-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,845$51,965
Total Invoice$71,573$48,428
Adjustments for Features0-33
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,573$48,395

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20072016
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3
TrimA8S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,415$9,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-33

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20072016
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in103.8 in
Length199.3 in175.4 in
Width74.6 in70.7 in
Height56.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,288 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105048%
Total Not Requested115052%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112526%
Total Not Requested312574%

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