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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: $35,320

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $51,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,907

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $47,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelA8A8A3A3
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $84,700 $133,500 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $78,772 $124,157 $25,361 $27,853
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300      
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Convenience Package     1,000 1,000
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
iPod integration     -200 -200
Rear side airbags     350 350
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209      
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Convenience Package     930 930
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Navigation system     1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
iPod integration     -186 -186
Rear side airbags     325 325
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 1,300 0 7,225 7,225
Options (change) 1,209 0 6,721 6,721
Destination 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 -1,300
Total Price $86,875 $135,675 $35,320 $36,700
Total Invoice $80,856 $126,332 $32,907 $34,099

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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: $41,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,488
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelA8A8A3A3
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine372hp V8500hp W12200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
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$35,320$36,700
Adjustments for Features-10,165-16,2150-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,710$119,460$35,320$35,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$42,750$0$430
Total Invoice$80,856$126,332$32,907$34,099
Adjustments for Features-9,461-15,0980-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,395$111,234$32,907$33,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,839$0$309

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year2012201220102010
ModelA8A8A3A3
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.0T2.0 TDI
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  
FWD  $0$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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
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  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
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  
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  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$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  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225  
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, passenger seat$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, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
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  
Total Value of Features$13,480$19,530$3,315$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,165$16,215$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,461-15,0980-883

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122010
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155593%
Total Not Requested1257%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155593%
Total Not Requested1257%

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