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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: $132,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,930

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $123,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelR8R8A3A3
TrimV10V10 Plus2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $162,900 $189,900 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $151,497 $176,607 $22,998 $31,561
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 450 450
Sport Package     1,800  
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Convenience Package     675  
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Sound Package     900  
Xenon HID headlights     650 800
Satellite radio     350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535 410 410
Sport Package     1,638  
Cold Weather Package     637 637
Convenience Package     614  
Navigation system     1,787 1,775
Sound Package     819  
Xenon HID headlights     592 728
Satellite radio     319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link     396 396
Options (change) 575 575 7,910 4,685
Options (change) 535 535 7,212 4,265
Destination 1,250 1,250 720 720
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0 0
Total Price $166,025 $193,025 $33,370 $39,385
Total Invoice $154,582 $179,692 $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: $123,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115,486
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelR8R8A3A3
TrimV10V10 Plus2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine540hp V10610hp V10200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionS7S7M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$166,025$193,025$33,370$39,385
Adjustments for Features-8,770-11,5450-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$157,255$181,480$33,370$36,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,225$0$2,715
Total Invoice$154,582$179,692$30,930$36,546
Adjustments for Features-8,166-10,7480-3,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$146,416$168,944$30,930$33,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,528$0$2,554

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year2017201720062006
ModelR8R8A3A3
TrimV10V10 Plus2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Ceramic brake rotors $4000  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Tire-pressure monitor$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
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$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 diffuser $200  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player, remote$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Performance meter$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Carbon fiber trim $200  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,485$14,260$2,715$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,770$11,545$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,166-10,7480-3,062

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172006
ModelR8A3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length174.3 in168.7 in
Width76.4 in69.5 in
Height48.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 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
4.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
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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