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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: $67,820

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $111,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172020
ModelR8R8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV10V10 PlusRS 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $162,900 $189,900 $56,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575
Carbon fiber trim 3,400   600
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900    
Technology Package     3,200
Dynamic Plus Package     4,800
Dynamic Package     1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535 536
Carbon fiber trim 3,162   558
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207    
Technology Package     2,976
Dynamic Plus Package     4,464
Dynamic Package     1,350
Options (change) 13,875 575 10,625
Options (change) 12,904 535 9,884
Destination 1,250 1,250 995
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0
Total Price $179,325 $193,025 $67,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $110,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $154,754
Model Year201720172020
ModelR8R8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV10V10 PlusRS 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine540hp V10610hp V10394hp I5
TransmissionS7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19255/30-19
Total Price$179,325$193,025$67,820
Adjustments for Features-1,4250-55
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$177,900$193,025$67,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,125$0

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

Model Year201720172020
ModelR8R8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV10V10 PlusRS 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Ceramic brake rotors$4000$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors  $2500
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
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 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels $250 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0$0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100 
Carbon fiber rear diffuser $200 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
CD player, remote$100$100 
Surround sound$250 $250
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$11,560$10,135$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0$55
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3270-9

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

Model Year20172020
ModelR8A3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length174.3 in175.4 in
Width76.4 in70.7 in
Height48.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested176575%
Total Not Requested60025%
Dynamic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Ceramic front brake rotors2500Yes
Carbon fiber engine cover0Yes
Total Requested250091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport exhaust0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
255/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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