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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: $57,270

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $42,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,330

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $39,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS8RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,200 $54,500
Base Invoice $89,465 $50,686
Carbon fiber trim 500 600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Universal garage door opener   295
Rear side airbags   350
Carbon fiber trim 466 558
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Universal garage door opener   274
Rear side airbags   326
Options (change) 500 1,820
Options (change) 466 1,694
Destination 825 950
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $99,625 $57,270
Total Invoice $92,856 $53,330

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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: $39,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,252
Model Year20092017
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS8RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine450hp V10400hp I5
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20235/35-19
Total Price$99,625$57,270
Adjustments for Features-2,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,185$57,270
Total Invoice$92,856$53,330
Adjustments for Features-2,2740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,582$53,330

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

Model Year20092017
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 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
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$11,340$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2740

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

Model Year20092017
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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