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Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,375

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $4,192

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,532

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $3,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelA3ES
Trim3.2 S line350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,915 $36,370
Base Invoice $32,471 $34,068
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
iPod integration 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Rear side airbags 350  
Heated front seats 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800 515
Navigation system 1,950  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Sunshades, second row 150  
Ultra Luxury Package   2,935
Alloy wheels, optional design   110
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   480
Navigation Package   2,625
Rear spoiler   319
Bodyside moldings   199
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Cargo net   64
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
iPod integration 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
Rear side airbags 325  
Heated front seats 418  
Xenon HID headlights 745 473
Navigation system 1,813  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Sunshades, second row 139  
Ultra Luxury Package   2,699
Alloy wheels, optional design   100
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   443
Navigation Package   2,423
Rear spoiler   209
Bodyside moldings   131
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Cargo net   38
Options (change) 5,685 8,302
Options (change) 5,286 7,488
Destination 775 895
Total Price $41,375 $45,567
Total Invoice $38,532 $42,451

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,012
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,888
Model Year20082013
ModelA3ES
Trim3.2 S line350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$41,375$45,567
Adjustments for Features0-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,375$43,387
Total Invoice$38,532$42,451
Adjustments for Features0-2,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,532$40,420

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082013
ModelA3ES
Trim3.2 S line350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,425$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,031

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082013
ModelA3ES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.0 in
Length168.7 in192.7 in
Width69.5 in71.7 in
Height56.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested152559%
Total Not Requested107541%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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