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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: $68,250

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $67,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,545

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $63,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS8 PlusRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $54,900
Base Invoice $107,788 $51,058
Executive Plus Package 2,800  
Dynamic Package 9,000 1,450
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package 7,500  
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Technology Package   3,200
Dynamic Plus Package   4,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear side airbags   350
Carbon fiber trim   600
Executive Plus Package 2,604  
Dynamic Package 8,370 1,350
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package 6,976  
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Technology Package   2,976
Dynamic Plus Package   4,464
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Rear side airbags   326
Carbon fiber trim   558
Options (change) 19,300 12,375
Options (change) 17,950 11,512
Destination 975 975
Total Price $136,175 $68,250
Total Invoice $126,713 $63,545

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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: $58,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,207
Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS8 PlusRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8400hp I5
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21255/30-19
Total Price$136,175$68,250
Adjustments for Features-9,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,545$68,250
Total Invoice$126,713$63,545
Adjustments for Features-8,9610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$117,752$63,545

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS8 PlusRS 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 
Ceramic brake rotors$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors $2500
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)$100 
Carbon fiber mirror housings$100 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $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 
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$19,680$10,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,9610

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

Model Year20182018
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 A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ceramic brake rotors4000No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4000100%
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)100No
Carbon fiber mirror housings100No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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%
Dynamic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Ceramic front brake rotors2500Yes
Carbon fiber engine cover0No
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport exhaust0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
255/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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