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

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,490

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $44,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,129

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $41,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A3A3
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $77,900 $120,100 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $72,448 $111,693 $24,115 $32,471
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Premium Package     1,500  
Convenience Package     350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Sunshades, second row     150 150
iPod integration     0 0
Rear side airbags     350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Cold Weather Package     650 650
Premium Package     1,396  
Convenience Package     325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     418 418
Sunshades, second row     139 139
iPod integration     0 0
Rear side airbags     325 325
Bluetooth cell phone link     405 405
Xenon HID headlights     745 745
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 0 0 7,785 5,935
Options (change) 0 0 7,239 5,518
Destination 825 825 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $78,725 $122,625 $34,490 $41,625
Total Invoice $73,273 $114,218 $32,129 $38,764

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,349
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A3A3
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine350hp V8450hp W12200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$78,725$122,625$34,490$41,625
Adjustments for Features-8,375-12,4750-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,350$110,150$34,490$38,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,800$0$4,085
Total Invoice$73,273$114,218$32,129$38,764
Adjustments for Features-7,795-11,6200-2,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,478$102,598$32,129$35,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,120$0$3,795

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A3A3
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Power door closers$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row high console $250  
Ski sack $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200$200  
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats $150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,340$15,440$2,965$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,375$12,475$0$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,795-11,6200-2,840

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092008
ModelA8 / S8A3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.0 in101.5 in
Length204.4 in168.7 in
Width74.6 in69.5 in
Height57.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.654.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested198094%
Total Not Requested1256%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

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