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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: $45,195

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $72,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,093

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $67,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3
TrimS8A3 2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,900 $32,600
Base Invoice $106,858 $30,318
Driver Assistance Package 2,100  
Wood trim 0  
Prestige Package   5,900
Premium Plus Package   2,550
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Sport Package   800
Rear side airbags   350
Cargo net   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Driver Assistance Package 1,954  
Wood trim 0  
Prestige Package   5,488
Premium Plus Package   2,371
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Sport Package   744
Rear side airbags   325
Cargo net   139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 2,100 11,700
Options (change) 1,954 10,880
Destination 925 895
Total Price $117,925 $45,195
Total Invoice $109,737 $42,093

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,589
Model Year20152015
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3
TrimS8A3 2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine520hp V8150hp I4 D
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-21225/40-18
Total Price$117,925$45,195
Adjustments for Features-10,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,120$45,195
Total Invoice$109,737$42,093
Adjustments for Features-10,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,682$42,093

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

Model Year20152015
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3
TrimS8A3 2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
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 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$14,880$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,0550

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

Model Year20152015
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 Weight4,465 lb.3,241 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 Volume14.2 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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested307585%
Total Not Requested55015%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested104068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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