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Toyota Solara vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,528

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $9,277

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,916

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $9,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelSolaraA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSLE V6A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,710 $36,600 $39,600
Base Invoice $27,639 $34,038 $36,828
Stability control 650    
Floor mats 184    
Xenon HID headlights 515    
Satellite radio 449    
Navigation system 1,300    
Technology Package   2,700 2,700
Premium Plus Package   2,700 2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Cargo net   150 150
Cargo mat   155 155
Stability control 559    
Floor mats 112    
Xenon HID headlights 412    
Satellite radio 359    
Navigation system 1,115    
Technology Package   2,512 2,512
Premium Plus Package   2,512 2,512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Cargo net   139 139
Cargo mat   144 144
Options (change) 3,098 6,280 6,280
Options (change) 2,557 5,843 5,843
Destination 720 925 925
Total Price $34,528 $43,805 $46,805
Total Invoice $30,916 $40,806 $43,596

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,537
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,338
Model Year200820162016
ModelSolaraA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSLE V6A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT5S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 7140, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,528$43,805$46,805
Adjustments for Features0-2,740-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,528$41,065$42,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,450
Total Invoice$30,916$40,806$43,596
Adjustments for Features0-2,552-3,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,916$38,254$39,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,346

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year200820162016
ModelSolaraA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSLE V6A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
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  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
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  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Total Value of Features$2,600$5,340$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,740$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,552-3,996

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082016
ModelSolaraA3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in102.2 in
Length192.5 in175.4 in
Width71.5 in70.2 in
Height56.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,616 lb.3,397 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.2 in45.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.7 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.79.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested35032%
Total Not Requested75068%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested35032%
Total Not Requested75068%

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