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Audi A8 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,645

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $50,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,213

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $46,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelA8A3A3
TrimA8 L2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $84,000 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $78,120 $25,361 $28,134
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Convenience Package   1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Rear side airbags   350 350
iPod integration   -200 -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209    
Navigation system   1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Convenience Package   1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Rear side airbags   325 325
iPod integration   -186 -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 1,300 7,500 7,500
Options (change) 1,209 6,977 6,977
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $86,175 $35,645 $38,625
Total Invoice $80,204 $33,213 $35,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,670
Model Year201120112011
ModelA8A3A3
TrimA8 L2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine372hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT8M6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$86,175$35,645$38,625
Adjustments for Features-10,0150-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,160$35,645$37,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$80,204$33,213$35,986
Adjustments for Features-9,3210-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,883$33,213$35,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year201120112011
ModelA8A3A3
TrimA8 L2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,830$2,815$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,015$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,3210-978

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112011
ModelA8A3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase122.9 in101.5 in
Length207.4 in168.7 in
Width76.7 in69.5 in
Height57.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.254.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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