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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: $34,195

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $88,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,865

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $82,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelR8R8R8R8A3A3
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetition2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $107,787 $143,127 $161,355 $185,907 $25,361 $28,134
Navigation system 2,100       2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 650 475 475
iPod integration 100 100 100 100 -200 -200
Premium Plus Package         2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package         500 500
Convenience Package         1,275 1,275
Navigation system 1,953       1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 605 443 443
iPod integration 93 93 93 93 -186 -186
Premium Plus Package         1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package         466 466
Convenience Package         1,186 1,186
Options (change) 2,850 750 750 750 6,050 6,050
Options (change) 2,651 698 698 698 5,629 5,629
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700 0 0
Total Price $123,000 $158,900 $178,500 $203,600 $34,195 $37,175
Total Invoice $114,688 $148,075 $166,303 $189,555 $31,865 $34,638

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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: $86,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,627
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelR8R8R8R8A3A3
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetition2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
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$123,000$158,900$178,500$203,600$34,195$37,175
Adjustments for Features-2,355-4,155-7,530-8,8800-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,645$154,745$170,970$194,720$34,195$36,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,100$50,325$74,075$0$1,930
Total Invoice$114,688$148,075$166,303$189,555$31,865$34,638
Adjustments for Features-2,196-3,872-7,015-8,2670-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$112,492$144,203$159,288$181,288$31,865$33,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,711$46,796$68,796$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelR8R8R8R8A3A3
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetition2.0T2.0 TDI
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  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
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$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
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  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
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    
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
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  
Wheels, dark finish   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,920$7,720$11,095$12,445$3,565$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$4,155$7,530$8,880$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,196-3,872-7,015-8,2670-978

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152012
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, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested137587%
Total Not Requested20513%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested137587%
Total Not Requested20513%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

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