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smart fortwo vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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smart fortwo vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,630

smart fortwo Electric Drive prime   
Difference: $10,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,644

smart fortwo Electric Drive prime   
Difference: $10,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelfortwoA3A3
TrimElectric Drive prime2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,640 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $24,775 $24,115 $32,471
Metallic paint (extra cost) 350 450 450
Center armrest(s), front row 100    
Navigation system 1,290 1,950 1,950
Convenience Package   350  
Premium Package   1,500  
iPod integration   0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link   435 435
Heated front seats   450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 326 418 418
Center armrest(s), front row 93    
Navigation system 1,200 1,813 1,813
Convenience Package   325  
Premium Package   1,396  
iPod integration   0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link   405 405
Heated front seats   418 418
Options (change) 1,740 5,135 3,285
Options (change) 1,619 4,775 3,054
Destination 750 775 775
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $21,630 $31,840 $38,975
Total Invoice $19,644 $29,665 $36,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Electric Drive prime
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,807
Model Year201820082008
ModelfortwoA3A3
TrimElectric Drive prime2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine80hp I0 E200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionA1M6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-15225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$21,630$31,840$38,975
Adjustments for Features0-230-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,630$31,610$35,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,085
Total Invoice$19,644$29,665$36,300
Adjustments for Features0-214-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,644$29,451$33,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,794

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Audi A3

Model Year201820082008
ModelfortwoA3A3
TrimElectric Drive prime2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
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
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,960$3,190$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$230$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-214-3,055

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182008
ModelfortwoA3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase73.7 in101.5 in
Length106.1 in168.7 in
Width65.5 in69.5 in
Height61.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,364 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 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
7.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.854.6 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested22560%
Total Not Requested15040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80538%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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