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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: $33,640

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $132,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,340

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $123,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelR8R8A3A3
TrimV10V10 Plus2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $162,900 $189,900 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $151,497 $176,607 $24,115 $32,471
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 450 450
S Line Package     2,500  
Convenience Package     350  
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Heated front seats     450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535 418 418
S Line Package     2,326  
Convenience Package     325  
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
Xenon HID headlights     745 745
Bluetooth cell phone link     405 405
Heated front seats     418 418
Options (change) 575 575 6,935 4,085
Options (change) 535 535 6,450 3,799
Destination 1,250 1,250 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0 0
Total Price $166,025 $193,025 $33,640 $39,775
Total Invoice $154,582 $179,692 $31,340 $37,045

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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: $123,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $114,760
Model Year2017201720082008
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, 5140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$166,025$193,025$33,640$39,775
Adjustments for Features-9,110-11,8850-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$156,915$181,140$33,640$36,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,225$0$3,285
Total Invoice$154,582$179,692$31,340$37,045
Adjustments for Features-8,482-11,0640-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$146,100$168,628$31,340$34,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,528$0$3,051

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year2017201720082008
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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
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  
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
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  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
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
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Performance meter$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
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  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
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  
Total Value of Features$12,410$15,185$3,300$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,110$11,885$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,482-11,0640-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172008
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
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
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
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested222584%
Total Not Requested43016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%

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