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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,320

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $40,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS8RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,300 $56,200
Premium Package 2,800  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,400
Heated steering wheel 300  
Ski sack 175  
Satellite radio 550  
Carbon fiber trim 500 600
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Technology Package   3,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear side airbags   350
Premium Package 2,605  
Driver Assistance Package 1,303 1,302
Heated steering wheel 281  
Ski sack 164  
Satellite radio 501  
Carbon fiber trim 466 558
Adaptive cruise control 1,953  
Technology Package   2,976
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Rear side airbags   326
Options (change) 7,825 6,125
Options (change) 7,273 5,698
Destination 775 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $104,000 $63,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,234
Model Year20082020
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS8RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine450hp V10394hp I5
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20235/35-19
Total Price$104,000$63,320
Adjustments for Features0-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,000$63,245

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082020
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS8RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
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
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
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 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,140$11,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082020
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in103.8 in
Length199.3 in175.4 in
Width74.6 in70.7 in
Height56.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,586 lb.3,593 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 S8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested95040%
Total Not Requested141560%

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