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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,400

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $54,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,173

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $50,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS8RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,900 $54,900
Base Invoice $106,858 $51,058
Wood trim 0  
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Technology Package   3,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear side airbags   350
Wood trim 0  
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Technology Package   2,976
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Rear side airbags   326
Options (change) 0 5,525
Options (change) 0 5,140
Destination 925 975
Total Price $115,825 $61,400
Total Invoice $107,783 $57,173

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,789
Model Year20162018
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS8RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine520hp V8400hp I5
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21235/35-19
Total Price$115,825$61,400
Adjustments for Features-7,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,495$61,400
Total Invoice$107,783$57,173
Adjustments for Features-6,8210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,962$57,173

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20162018
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS8RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
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 
Cross-traffic warning, 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 
Cargo net$40 
Ski sack$50 
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
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 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 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 headliner$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
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$14,980$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8210

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20162018
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in103.8 in
Length202.6 in175.4 in
Width76.7 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,685 lb.3,593 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 A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested139059%
Total Not Requested97541%

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