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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,000

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $64,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,428

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $59,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3
TrimS8S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $112,500 $42,500
Base Invoice $104,627 $39,527
Driver Assistance Package 2,250  
Lane departure warning 500  
Wood trim 0  
235/35YR19   1,500
Prestige Package   6,150
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Driver Assistance Package 2,093  
Lane departure warning 467  
Wood trim 0  
235/35YR19   1,397
Prestige Package   5,718
Rear side airbags   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 2,750 8,575
Options (change) 2,560 7,976
Destination 895 925
Total Price $116,145 $52,000
Total Invoice $108,082 $48,428

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,740
Model Year20142016
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3
TrimS8S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine520hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-21235/35-19
Total Price$116,145$52,000
Adjustments for Features-7,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,715$52,000
Total Invoice$108,082$48,428
Adjustments for Features-6,9140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$101,168$48,428

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142016
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3
TrimS8S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
USB port$25 
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 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$13,505$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9140

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142016
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in103.8 in
Length202.2 in175.4 in
Width76.7 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,366 lb.3,176 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 Legroom37.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested370087%
Total Not Requested55013%

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