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Audi R8 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,070

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $80,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,745

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $75,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelR8A3A3
Trim4.22.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $109,000 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $101,370 $25,361 $27,853
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 475 475
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Convenience Package   1,000 1,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 443 443
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Convenience Package   930 930
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Options (change) 2,650 5,975 5,975
Options (change) 2,465 5,559 5,559
Destination 1,000 825 825
Gas Tax 2,100 0 -1,300
Total Price $114,750 $34,070 $35,450
Total Invoice $106,935 $31,745 $32,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,267
Model Year200820102010
ModelR8A3A3
Trim4.22.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine420hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$114,750$34,070$35,450
Adjustments for Features-9900-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$113,760$34,070$34,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$430
Total Invoice$106,935$31,745$32,937
Adjustments for Features-9230-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$106,012$31,745$32,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$309

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year200820102010
ModelR8A3A3
Trim4.22.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,870$2,880$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-9230-883

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082010
ModelR8A3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length174.5 in168.7 in
Width75.0 in69.5 in
Height49.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.554.6 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 nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40524%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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 nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40524%

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