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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: $33,370

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $89,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,930

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $83,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelR8R8R8R8A3A3
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetition2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $107,787 $143,127 $161,355 $185,907 $22,998 $31,561
Navigation system 2,100       1,950 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 650 450 450
Sport Package         1,800  
Cold Weather Package         700 700
Convenience Package         675  
Sound Package         900  
Xenon HID headlights         650 800
Satellite radio         350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link         435 435
Navigation system 1,953       1,787 1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 605 410 410
Sport Package         1,638  
Cold Weather Package         637 637
Convenience Package         614  
Sound Package         819  
Xenon HID headlights         592 728
Satellite radio         319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link         396 396
Options (change) 2,750 650 650 650 7,910 4,685
Options (change) 2,558 605 605 605 7,212 4,265
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 720 720
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700 0 0
Total Price $122,900 $158,800 $178,400 $203,500 $33,370 $39,385
Total Invoice $114,595 $147,982 $166,210 $189,462 $30,930 $36,546

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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: $86,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,677
Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelR8R8R8R8A3A3
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetition2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 7195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$122,900$158,800$178,400$203,500$33,370$39,385
Adjustments for Features-3,205-4,105-7,480-8,9300-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,695$154,695$170,920$194,570$33,370$36,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,000$51,225$74,875$0$2,715
Total Invoice$114,595$147,982$166,210$189,462$30,930$36,546
Adjustments for Features-2,988-3,825-6,969-8,3140-3,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,607$144,157$159,241$181,148$30,930$33,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,550$47,634$69,541$0$2,554

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelR8R8R8R8A3A3
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetition2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
6-speed automated manual     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000$4000  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250  
Rearview camera $200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Ski sack    $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50  $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rear wiper    $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber body panels  $250$250  
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0$0  
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)  $100$100  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300$300  
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100$100  
Carbon fiber rear diffuser   $200  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
Surround sound $250    
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100$100$100  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights    $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$6,370$7,270$10,645$12,095$3,165$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,205$4,105$7,480$8,930$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,988-3,825-6,969-8,3140-3,062

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152006
ModelR8A3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length175.0 in168.7 in
Width75.0 in69.5 in
Height49.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 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 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
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, remote0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested162579%
Total Not Requested43021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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