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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: $34,820

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $52,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,250

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $48,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA8A8A3A3
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $84,700 $133,500 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $78,772 $124,157 $22,998 $31,561
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300      
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Sport Package     1,800  
Convenience Package     675  
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Sound Package     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Satellite radio     350 350
Rear side airbags     350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Xenon HID headlights     650 800
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209      
Cold Weather Package     637 637
Sport Package     1,638  
Convenience Package     614  
Navigation system     1,787 1,775
Sound Package     819  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     410 410
Satellite radio     319 319
Rear side airbags     319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link     396 396
Panoramic sunroof     1,001 1,001
Xenon HID headlights     592 728
Options (change) 1,300 0 9,360 6,135
Options (change) 1,209 0 8,532 5,585
Destination 875 875 720 720
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $86,875 $135,675 $34,820 $40,835
Total Invoice $80,856 $126,332 $32,250 $37,866

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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: $42,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,355
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA8A8A3A3
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine372hp V8500hp W12200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$86,875$135,675$34,820$40,835
Adjustments for Features-9,940-15,3400-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,935$120,335$34,820$37,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$43,400$0$2,715
Total Invoice$80,856$126,332$32,250$37,866
Adjustments for Features-9,251-14,2840-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,605$112,048$32,250$34,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$40,443$0$2,556

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA8A8A3A3
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row high console $250  
Ski sack $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100  
LED headlights $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats $150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,505$18,905$3,565$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,940$15,340$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,251-14,2840-3,060

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122006
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
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested138067%
Total Not Requested67533%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

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