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

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,970

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $45,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,371

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $42,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A3A3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport2.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $82,500 $92,000 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $76,725 $85,560 $25,035 $33,364
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Premium Package     1,500  
Convenience Package     1,800  
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Rear side airbags     350 350
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,150 1,150
Sport Package     1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Premium Package     1,396  
Convenience Package     1,675  
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)     441 441
Rear side airbags     325 325
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,069 1,069
Sport Package     1,303 1,303
Options (change) 0 0 10,225 6,925
Options (change) 0 0 9,511 6,440
Destination 975 975 825 825
Total Price $83,475 $92,975 $37,970 $43,625
Total Invoice $77,700 $86,535 $35,371 $40,629

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,946
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A3A3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport2.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine333hp V6450hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$83,475$92,975$37,970$43,625
Adjustments for Features-11,155-14,4050-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,320$78,570$37,970$40,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,250$0$2,805
Total Invoice$77,700$86,535$35,371$40,629
Adjustments for Features-10,383-13,4070-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,317$73,128$35,371$37,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,811$0$2,604

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A3A3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport2.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Collision preparation system, rear $100  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Wide-view front camera $150  
Wide-view rear camera $0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$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$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt 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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$14,555$17,805$3,400$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,155$14,405$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,383-13,4070-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182009
ModelA8 / S8A3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase122.9 in101.5 in
Length207.4 in168.7 in
Width76.7 in69.5 in
Height57.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,465 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.254.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested80576%
Total Not Requested25024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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