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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: $64,620

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $71,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122020
ModelR8R8R8A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim4.25.2GTRS 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $56,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 575
LED headlights 3,500      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875    
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500 1,960 600
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900 9,900 9,900  
iPod integration   0 0  
Special order charge     1,200  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,500  
Dynamic Plus Package       4,800
Dynamic Package       1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 536
LED headlights 3,255      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813    
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325 1,823 558
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207 9,207 9,207  
iPod integration   0 0  
Special order charge     1,116  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,325  
Dynamic Plus Package       4,464
Dynamic Package       1,350
Options (change) 17,425 13,925 16,210 7,425
Options (change) 16,205 12,950 15,076 6,908
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0
Total Price $135,875 $167,175 $216,360 $64,620

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $119,240
Model Year2012201220122020
ModelR8R8R8A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim4.25.2GTRS 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10394hp I5
TransmissionM6M6S6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19255/30-19
Total Price$135,875$167,175$216,360$64,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,915-3,075-3,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,875$165,260$213,285$60,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,385$77,410$0

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

Model Year2012201220122020
ModelR8R8R8A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim4.25.2GTRS 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Ceramic brake rotors$4000$4000$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors   $2500
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels  $250 
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration $100$100 
Navigation system $600$600 
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information $25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates  $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50
No leather in second row$-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 door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,470$10,385$11,545$12,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915$3,075$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,784-2,863-482

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

Model Year20122020
ModelR8A3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length174.5 in175.4 in
Width75.0 in70.7 in
Height49.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Dynamic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Ceramic front brake rotors2500Yes
Carbon fiber engine cover0No
Total Requested250091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport exhaust0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
255/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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