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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,320

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $34,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,426

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $32,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelA8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimA8A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,550 $31,200 $42,900
Base Invoice $69,331 $29,016 $39,898
Technology Package 1,500    
Prestige Package   8,950 5,500
Rear side airbags   350 350
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
235/35YR19     1,500
Technology Package 1,396    
Prestige Package   8,325 5,116
Rear side airbags   325 325
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
235/35YR19     1,397
Options (change) 1,500 10,170 8,220
Options (change) 1,396 9,460 7,648
Destination 825 950 950
Total Price $76,875 $42,320 $52,070
Total Invoice $71,552 $39,426 $48,496

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,776
Model Year201020172017
ModelA8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimA8A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$76,875$42,320$52,070
Adjustments for Features-2,5250-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,350$42,320$48,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,300
Total Invoice$71,552$39,426$48,496
Adjustments for Features-2,3500-3,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,202$39,426$45,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,857

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

Model Year201020172017
ModelA8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimA8A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
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  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
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$9,990$7,465$10,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$0$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3500-3,213

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

Model Year20102017
ModelA8A3 / 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 Weight4,289 lb.3,198 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 A8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested312546%
Total Not Requested366554%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested162536%
Total Not Requested286564%

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