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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: $45,350

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $95,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,239

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $88,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelR8R8R8A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim4.25.2GTA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $127,700 $162,700 $210,300 $36,600 $39,600
Base Invoice $118,761 $151,311 $195,579 $34,038 $36,828
Convenience Package 2,100        
Navigation system 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 575 575
iPod integration 100 0 0    
LED headlights 3,500     1,250 1,250
Technology Package       2,700 2,700
Premium Plus Package       2,700 2,700
Cargo net       150 150
Metal pedals       195 195
Sport suspension (upgrade)       255 250
Convenience Package 1,953        
Navigation system 1,953        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 536 536
iPod integration 93 0 0    
LED headlights 3,255     1,163 1,163
Technology Package       2,512 2,512
Premium Plus Package       2,512 2,512
Cargo net       139 139
Metal pedals       181 181
Sport suspension (upgrade)       233 233
Options (change) 8,450 650 650 7,825 7,820
Options (change) 7,859 605 605 7,276 7,276
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 925 925
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0
Total Price $140,400 $167,600 $214,300 $45,350 $48,345
Total Invoice $130,870 $156,166 $199,534 $42,239 $45,029

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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: $94,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,114
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelR8R8R8A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim4.25.2GTA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$140,400$167,600$214,300$45,350$48,345
Adjustments for Features-555-1,055-2,1150-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,845$166,545$212,185$45,350$46,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,700$72,340$0$1,445
Total Invoice$130,870$156,166$199,534$42,239$45,029
Adjustments for Features-517-983-1,9690-1,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,353$155,183$197,565$42,239$43,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,830$67,212$0$1,346

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelR8R8R8A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim4.25.2GTA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Temporary spare tire   $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
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$0$0  
Exterior 
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  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Surround sound $250   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
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, 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$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,960$5,460$6,520$4,405$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$555$1,055$2,115$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-517-983-1,9690-1,444

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122016
ModelR8A3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr 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?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested64074%
Total Not Requested22526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%

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