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Toyota Prius c vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius c vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $11,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $10,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPrius cPrius cA3A3
TrimThreeFour2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $20,140 $21,625 $25,361 $28,134
Alloy wheels 390      
Sunroof 850 850    
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
iPod integration     -200 -200
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Alloy wheels 348      
Sunroof 757 757    
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
iPod integration     -186 -186
Navigation system     1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 1,240 850 7,150 7,150
Options (change) 1,105 757 6,652 6,652
Destination 760 760 875 875
Total Price $23,635 $24,840 $35,295 $38,275
Total Invoice $22,005 $23,142 $32,888 $35,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,661
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPrius cPrius cA3A3
TrimThreeFour2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTCVTM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$23,635$24,840$35,295$38,275
Adjustments for Features0-350-2,385-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$24,490$32,910$34,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0$1,930
Total Invoice$22,005$23,142$32,888$35,661
Adjustments for Features0-326-2,222-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,005$22,816$30,666$32,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$811$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Audi A3

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPrius cPrius cA3A3
TrimThreeFour2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,620$3,970$6,005$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$2,385$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-2,222-3,200

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122012
ModelPrius cA3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in101.5 in
Length157.3 in168.7 in
Width66.7 in69.5 in
Height56.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,501 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested22514%
Total Not Requested135586%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested22514%
Total Not Requested135586%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

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