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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: $42,440

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $171,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,928

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $159,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220192019
ModelR8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGTA3 40A3 45
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $210,300 $38,900 $41,700
Base Invoice $195,579 $36,568 $39,200
iPod integration 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 575 575
Carbon Fiber Package   1,595 1,595
Metal pedals   195 195
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250
iPod integration 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 536 536
Carbon Fiber Package   1,484 1,484
Metal pedals   182 182
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233 233
Options (change) 650 2,615 2,615
Options (change) 605 2,435 2,435
Destination 1,250 925 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $214,300 $42,440 $45,310
Total Invoice $199,534 $39,928 $42,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $168,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $156,017
Model Year201220192019
ModelR8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGTA3 40A3 45
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine560hp V10184hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionS6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7140, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$214,300$42,440$45,310
Adjustments for Features-3,8550-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$210,445$42,440$43,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,170
Total Invoice$199,534$39,928$42,630
Adjustments for Features-3,5890-1,599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$195,945$39,928$41,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,103

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

Model Year201220192019
ModelR8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGTA3 40A3 45
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Universal garage door opener$100  
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
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  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Carbon fiber body panels$250  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system$600  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
No leather in second row$-300  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Dampers, manually adjustable$400  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,520$3,665$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,855$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5890-1,599

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

Model Year20122019
ModelR8A3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,429 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 A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40

Carbon Fiber Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber rear spoiler300Yes
Carbon fiber mirror housings100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Carbon Fiber Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber rear spoiler300Yes
Carbon fiber mirror housings100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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