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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: $44,195

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $91,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,175

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $84,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelR8R8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV8V10A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $128,400 $164,700 $38,350
Base Invoice $119,412 $153,171 $35,666
Convenience Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 575
iPod integration   100  
Metal pedals     195
LED headlights     850
Premium Plus Package     3,250
Convenience Package 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 536
iPod integration   93  
Metal pedals     182
LED headlights     792
Premium Plus Package     3,024
Options (change) 2,650 750 4,870
Options (change) 2,465 698 4,534
Destination 1,250 1,250 975
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $135,300 $169,700 $44,195
Total Invoice $126,127 $158,119 $41,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,794
Model Year201420142018
ModelR8R8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV8V10A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine430hp V8525hp V10186hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$135,300$169,700$44,195
Adjustments for Features-170-1,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,130$168,405$44,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,275$0
Total Invoice$126,127$158,119$41,175
Adjustments for Features-158-1,2070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,969$156,912$41,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,943$0

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

Model Year201420142018
ModelR8R8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV8V10A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Second-row low console  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
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$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100 
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,085$5,210$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$1,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-158-1,2070

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

Model Year20142018
ModelR8A3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in102.2 in
Length174.4 in175.4 in
Width75.0 in70.2 in
Height49.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 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 V8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

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