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Audi R8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,845

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $74,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,843

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $69,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelR8A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim4.2A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $109,000 $36,600 $39,600
Base Invoice $101,370 $34,038 $36,828
Convenience Package 3,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 575 575
Navigation system 2,000    
Technology Package   2,700 2,700
Premium Plus Package   2,700 2,700
Cargo net   150 150
Metal pedals   195 195
Convenience Package 3,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 536 536
Navigation system 1,860    
Technology Package   2,512 2,512
Premium Plus Package   2,512 2,512
Cargo net   139 139
Metal pedals   181 181
Options (change) 6,150 6,320 6,320
Options (change) 5,720 5,880 5,880
Destination 1,000 925 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $118,250 $43,845 $46,845
Total Invoice $110,190 $40,843 $43,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $78,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,115
Model Year200820162016
ModelR8A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim4.2A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine420hp V8170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7140, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$118,250$43,845$46,845
Adjustments for Features0-4,045-5,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,250$39,800$41,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,450
Total Invoice$110,190$40,843$43,633
Adjustments for Features0-3,768-5,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,190$37,075$38,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,347

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year200820162016
ModelR8A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim4.2A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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  
Total Value of Features$4,420$8,465$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,045$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,768-5,211

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082016
ModelR8A3 / S3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in102.2 in
Length174.5 in175.4 in
Width75.0 in70.2 in
Height49.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,397 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.59.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested74062%
Total Not Requested45038%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested35032%
Total Not Requested75068%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested35032%
Total Not Requested75068%

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