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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: $62,720

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $25,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelA8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimA8RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $56,200
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 1,400
Convenience Package 2,900  
LED headlights 1,600  
Leather door panel trim 750  
Technology Package   3,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear side airbags   350
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 1,302
Convenience Package 2,698  
LED headlights 1,488  
Leather door panel trim 699  
Technology Package   2,976
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Rear side airbags   326
Options (change) 8,250 5,525
Options (change) 7,675 5,140
Destination 875 995
Total Price $87,875 $62,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,242
Model Year20122020
ModelA8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimA8RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8394hp I5
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/35-19
Total Price$87,875$62,720
Adjustments for Features-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,360$62,720

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

Model Year20122020
ModelA8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimA8RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver 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, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,940$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4100

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

Model Year20122020
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 Weight4,729 lb.3,593 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 warning200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested116549%
Total Not Requested120051%

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