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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: $44,900

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $31,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,228

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $30,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201920192019
ModelA8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimA8A3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,550 $33,300 $35,600 $44,500
Base Invoice $69,331 $31,304 $33,464 $41,832
Technology Package 1,500      
Prestige Package   9,750 9,750 5,300
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
S Sport Package       1,100
Technology Package 1,396      
Prestige Package   8,138 8,138 4,930
Rear side airbags   325 325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
S Sport Package       1,024
Options (change) 1,500 10,675 10,675 7,325
Options (change) 1,396 8,999 8,999 6,815
Destination 825 925 995 995
Total Price $76,875 $44,900 $47,270 $52,820
Total Invoice $71,552 $41,228 $43,458 $49,642

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,974
Model Year2010201920192019
ModelA8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimA8A3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12705, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$76,875$44,900$47,270$52,820
Adjustments for Features-2,5250-1,700-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,350$44,900$45,570$49,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670$4,370
Total Invoice$71,552$41,228$43,458$49,642
Adjustments for Features-2,3500-1,563-3,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,202$41,228$41,895$46,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$667$5,078

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

Model Year2010201920192019
ModelA8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimA8A3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
FWD $0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Power door closers$300   
Power trunk closer$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$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$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$9,165$11,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$0$1,700$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3500-1,563-3,336

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

Model Year20102019
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 40

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested302545%
Total Not Requested366555%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested302545%
Total Not Requested366555%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, 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 Requested137533%
Total Not Requested276567%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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