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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: $44,315

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $90,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,283

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $84,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelR8R8R8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV8V10CarbonA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $129,400 $166,100 $190,600 $37,600
Base Invoice $120,342 $154,473 $177,258 $34,968
Rearview camera 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 575
iPod integration   100 100  
LED headlights       1,050
Premium Plus Package       3,250
Cargo net       150
Metal pedals       195
Universal garage door opener       295
Sport suspension (upgrade)       250
Rearview camera 930      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 536
iPod integration   93 93  
LED headlights       978
Premium Plus Package       3,024
Cargo net       139
Metal pedals       181
Universal garage door opener       274
Sport suspension (upgrade)       233
Options (change) 1,650 750 750 5,765
Options (change) 1,535 698 698 5,365
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 950
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $135,300 $171,100 $195,600 $44,315
Total Invoice $126,127 $159,421 $182,206 $41,283

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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: $90,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,583
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelR8R8R8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV8V10CarbonA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10186hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12465, 12140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$135,300$171,100$195,600$44,315
Adjustments for Features-280-1,455-5,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,020$169,645$189,745$44,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,625$54,725$0
Total Invoice$126,127$159,421$182,206$41,283
Adjustments for Features-261-1,356-5,4540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,866$158,065$176,752$41,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,199$50,886$0

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

Model Year2015201520152017
ModelR8R8R8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV8V10CarbonA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000 
Forward collision warning   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $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$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels  $250 
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)  $100 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$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$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration $100$100 
Navigation system $600$600 
Surround sound $250$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$75 
Chronometer$100$100$100 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,895$5,070$9,470$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$280$1,455$5,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-261-1,356-5,4540

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

Model Year20152017
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 A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested75044%
Total Not Requested95056%

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