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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: $37,020

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $84,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,487

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $78,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelR8R8R8A3A3
Trim4.25.2GT2.0T3.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $25,035 $33,364
Navigation system 2,100     1,950 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 475 475
S Line Package       2,000  
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Convenience Package       1,800  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,150 1,150
Sport Package       1,400 1,400
Navigation system 1,953     1,813 1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 441 441
S Line Package       1,860  
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Convenience Package       1,675  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,069 1,069
Sport Package       1,303 1,303
Options (change) 2,750 650 650 9,275 5,475
Options (change) 2,558 605 605 8,627 5,092
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 825 825
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0
Total Price $121,200 $153,900 $200,800 $37,020 $42,175
Total Invoice $113,014 $143,425 $186,979 $34,487 $39,281

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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: $83,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,441
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelR8R8R8A3A3
Trim4.25.2GT2.0T3.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$121,200$153,900$200,800$37,020$42,175
Adjustments for Features-1,165-2,955-4,0150-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,035$150,945$196,785$37,020$39,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,910$76,750$0$2,505
Total Invoice$113,014$143,425$186,979$34,487$39,281
Adjustments for Features-1,086-2,754-3,7390-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,928$140,671$183,240$34,487$36,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,743$71,312$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelR8R8R8A3A3
Trim4.25.2GT2.0T3.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rearview camera $200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net $40 $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$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber body panels  $250  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300  
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
Surround sound $250   
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,795$6,585$7,645$3,630$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$2,955$4,015$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,086-2,754-3,7390-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122009
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 R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested92574%
Total Not Requested33026%
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

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