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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: $45,620

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $40,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011202020202020
ModelA8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimA8A3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,050 $33,300 $36,500 $43,000
Driver Assistance Package 3,000      
Convenience Package 2,350      
LED headlights 1,400      
Prestige Package   9,750 9,750 5,300
Sport Package   650 650  
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
S Sport Package       1,100
Driver Assistance Package 2,790      
Convenience Package 2,185      
LED headlights 1,302      
Prestige Package   8,138 8,138 4,930
Sport Package   606 606  
Rear side airbags   325 325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
S Sport Package       1,024
Options (change) 6,750 11,325 11,325 7,325
Options (change) 6,277 9,605 9,605 6,815
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $85,675 $45,620 $48,820 $51,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,671
Model Year2011202020202020
ModelA8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimA8A3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4
TransmissionT8S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14705, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$85,675$45,620$48,820$51,320
Adjustments for Features-4,0150-1,700-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,660$45,620$47,120$48,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$2,550

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

Model Year2011202020202020
ModelA8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimA8A3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
FWD $0  
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
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
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
CD player$125   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$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$6,575$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$0$1,700$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7370-369-479

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

Model Year20112020
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 40

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
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-speed700Yes
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 recognition200Yes
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested444066%
Total Not Requested225034%
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 A3 45

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
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-speed700Yes
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 recognition200Yes
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested444066%
Total Not Requested225034%
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

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-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, 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 Requested229055%
Total Not Requested185045%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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