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Pontiac G8 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G8 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,870

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $2,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,137

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $1,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelG8G8A3A3
TrimBaseGT2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,910 $29,310 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $25,564 $27,844 $25,361 $28,134
Premium Package 1,375 1,250    
Sunroof 900 900    
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Premium Package 1,141 1,038    
Sunroof 747 747    
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Options (change) 2,275 2,150 4,075 4,075
Options (change) 1,888 1,785 3,792 3,792
Destination 685 685 875 875
Total Price $29,870 $32,145 $32,220 $35,200
Total Invoice $28,137 $30,314 $30,028 $32,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,155
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelG8G8A3A3
TrimBaseGT2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine256hp V6361hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7230, 11140, 10140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,870$32,145$32,220$35,200
Adjustments for Features0-975-790-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,870$31,170$31,430$33,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,300$0$1,930
Total Invoice$28,137$30,314$30,028$32,801
Adjustments for Features0-919-736-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,137$29,395$29,292$31,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,258$0$1,794

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelG8G8A3A3
TrimBaseGT2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Hood scoop$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,750$4,725$4,540$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$790$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-919-736-1,715

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082011
ModelG8A3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in101.5 in
Length196.1 in168.7 in
Width74.8 in69.5 in
Height57.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.554.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested45529%
Total Not Requested112571%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested45529%
Total Not Requested112571%

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