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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: $43,465

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45   
Difference: $83,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,913

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45   
Difference: $77,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092019
ModelR8A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim4.2A3 45
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $114,200 $41,700
Base Invoice $106,206 $39,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 575
6-speed automated manual 9,100  
Metal pedals   195
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 536
6-speed automated manual 8,463  
Metal pedals   182
Options (change) 9,750 770
Options (change) 9,068 718
Destination 1,200 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $127,250 $43,465
Total Invoice $118,574 $40,913

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,869
Model Year20092019
ModelR8A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim4.2A3 45
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine420hp V8228hp I4
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$127,250$43,465
Adjustments for Features0-4,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,250$38,995
Total Invoice$118,574$40,913
Adjustments for Features0-4,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$118,574$36,705

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

Model Year20092019
ModelR8A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim4.2A3 45
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Power convertible top $4000
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
No leather in second row$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, 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$4,945$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,208

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

Model Year20092019
ModelR8A3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in102.2 in
Length174.5 in175.4 in
Width75.0 in70.2 in
Height49.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,824 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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