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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: $34,395

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $85,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,051

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $79,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelR8A3A3
Trim4.22.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $114,200 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $106,206 $25,361 $28,134
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 475 475
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Convenience Package   1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 443 443
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Convenience Package   1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Options (change) 2,650 6,250 6,250
Options (change) 2,465 5,815 5,815
Destination 1,200 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $120,150 $34,395 $37,375
Total Invoice $111,971 $32,051 $34,824

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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: $84,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,671
Model Year200920112011
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$120,150$34,395$37,375
Adjustments for Features-1,3400-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,810$34,395$36,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$111,971$32,051$34,824
Adjustments for Features-1,2490-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,722$32,051$33,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year200920112011
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
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
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 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,270$2,930$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2490-978

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092011
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, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Total Requested137587%
Total Not Requested20513%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Total Requested137587%
Total Not Requested20513%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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