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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: $21,760

smart fortwo Electric Drive prime   
Difference: $12,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,765

smart fortwo Electric Drive prime   
Difference: $12,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelfortwoA3A3
TrimElectric Drive prime2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,640 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $24,775 $25,361 $28,134
Metallic paint (extra cost) 350 475 475
Center armrest(s), front row 100    
All-weather floor mats 130 120 120
Navigation system 1,290 2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package   500 500
iPod integration   -200 -200
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Convenience Package   1,275 1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost) 326 443 443
Center armrest(s), front row 93    
All-weather floor mats 121 112 112
Navigation system 1,200 1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package   466 466
iPod integration   -186 -186
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Convenience Package   1,186 1,186
Options (change) 1,870 6,170 6,170
Options (change) 1,740 5,741 5,741
Destination 750 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $21,760 $34,315 $37,295
Total Invoice $19,765 $31,977 $34,750

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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: $11,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,982
Model Year201820112011
ModelfortwoA3A3
TrimElectric Drive prime2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine80hp I0 E200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionA1M6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-15225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$21,760$34,315$37,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,320-2,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,760$32,995$34,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$19,765$31,977$34,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,230-2,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,765$30,747$32,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Audi A3

Model Year201820112011
ModelfortwoA3A3
TrimElectric Drive prime2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
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  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
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  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio $200$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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, passenger$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
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,735$4,055$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,320$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,230-2,208

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182011
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%
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 lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested37524%
Total Not Requested120576%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested22523%
Total Not Requested77577%

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 lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested37524%
Total Not Requested120576%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested22523%
Total Not Requested77577%

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