There you go mate.
Depreciation in terms of proportion of its RRP is above all other model A3’s at 44% of its value after 4yrs. His coupled with the lower fuel bill make it the cheapest option at about £900 cheaper over the 48m.
Added the RS3 in for giggles too. Since the RS3 is not discounted, while the others can achieve 12% discount, I have adjusted the figures to reflect to make it a realistic comparison.
The RS3 was the best in terms of depreciation at 51% after 4yrs, but the adjusted discounted rate for the S3 make it the best value at 54% after 4years.
The adjusted cost including discounts show the RS3 is a £9,000 more after 4yrs....
At 36 months, the average yearly total spent for each car is:
1.0TFSI = £4,500
1.5TFSI = £5,100
2.0TDI = £5,100
2.0TFSI = £6,000
S3 = £5,900
RS3 = £8,900
Obviously this is just fuel and depreciation, so need to factor in insurance, servicing and wear and tear....
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