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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: $51,845

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $63,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,281

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $59,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A3 / S3
TrimS8S8 PlusS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,900 $114,900 $41,100
Base Invoice $106,858 $106,858 $38,224
Wood trim 0 0  
Driver Assistance Package   2,100  
Advanced Technology Package     1,400
Prestige Package     5,900
235/35YR19     1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Cargo net     150
Rear side airbags     350
Wood trim 0 0  
Driver Assistance Package   1,954  
Advanced Technology Package     1,302
Prestige Package     5,488
235/35YR19     1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511
Cargo net     139
Rear side airbags     325
Options (change) 0 2,100 9,850
Options (change) 0 1,954 9,162
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $115,825 $117,925 $51,845
Total Invoice $107,783 $109,737 $48,281

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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: $55,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,774
Model Year201620162015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A3 / S3
TrimS8S8 PlusS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine520hp V8605hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21275/35-21235/35-19
Total Price$115,825$117,925$51,845
Adjustments for Features-8,305-8,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,520$109,870$51,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0
Total Invoice$107,783$109,737$48,281
Adjustments for Features-7,728-7,4960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,055$102,241$48,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,186$0

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

Model Year201620162015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A3 / S3
TrimS8S8 PlusS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length 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$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$14,330$14,080$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,305$8,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,728-7,4960

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

Model Year20162015
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in103.8 in
Length202.6 in175.4 in
Width76.7 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.3,176 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 Plus

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 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested315090%
Total Not Requested35010%

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