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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: $42,970

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $42,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,032

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $39,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelA8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimA8A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,050 $31,200 $42,900
Base Invoice $72,587 $29,016 $39,898
Driver Assistance Package 3,000    
Convenience Package 2,350    
LED headlights 1,400    
Prestige Package   8,950 5,500
Sport Package   650  
Rear side airbags   350 350
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
235/35YR19     1,500
Driver Assistance Package 2,790    
Convenience Package 2,185    
LED headlights 1,302    
Prestige Package   8,325 5,116
Sport Package   606  
Rear side airbags   325 325
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
235/35YR19     1,397
Options (change) 6,750 10,820 8,220
Options (change) 6,277 10,066 7,648
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $85,675 $42,970 $52,070
Total Invoice $79,739 $40,032 $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: $38,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,970
Model Year201120172017
ModelA8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimA8A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT8S7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$85,675$42,970$52,070
Adjustments for Features-4,0150-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,660$42,970$49,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,050
Total Invoice$79,739$40,032$48,496
Adjustments for Features-3,7370-2,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,002$40,032$45,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,623

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

Model Year201120172017
ModelA8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimA8A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
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
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$8,890$4,875$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$0$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7370-2,841

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

Model Year20112017
ModelA8A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in103.8 in
Length202.2 in175.4 in
Width76.7 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
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-speed700Yes
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 recognition200Yes
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested454067%
Total Not Requested225033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested254057%
Total Not Requested195043%

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