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Audi R8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,770

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $67,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelR8A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim4.2RS 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $56,200
Convenience Package 3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 575
6-speed automated manual 9,000  
Convenience Package 3,255  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 536
6-speed automated manual 8,370  
Options (change) 13,150 575
Options (change) 12,230 536
Destination 1,000 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $125,250 $57,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115,304
Model Year20082020
ModelR8A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim4.2RS 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8394hp I5
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$125,250$57,770
Adjustments for Features0-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,250$52,665

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082020
ModelR8A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim4.2RS 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 $50
No leather in second row$-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 door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,335$10,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-135

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082020
ModelR8A3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length174.5 in175.4 in
Width75.0 in70.7 in
Height49.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft312.3 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 mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested77565%
Total Not Requested41535%

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