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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: $41,225

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $3,228

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,393

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $3,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelA3ES
Trim3.2 S line350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,915 $38,900
Base Invoice $32,471 $36,438
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Rear side airbags 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
iPod integration 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 500
Navigation system 1,950  
Heated front seats 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation Package   1,495
Premier Package   1,980
Cargo net   65
Bodyside moldings   199
Rear spoiler   319
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Rear side airbags 325  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
iPod integration 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 460
Navigation system 1,813  
Heated front seats 418  
Xenon HID headlights 745  
Navigation Package   1,384
Premier Package   1,863
Cargo net   39
Bodyside moldings   130
Rear spoiler   209
Options (change) 5,535 4,558
Options (change) 5,147 4,085
Destination 775 995
Total Price $41,225 $44,453
Total Invoice $38,393 $41,518

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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: $823
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $879
Model Year20082018
ModelA3ES
Trim3.2 S line350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$41,225$44,453
Adjustments for Features0-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,225$42,048
Total Invoice$38,393$41,518
Adjustments for Features0-2,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,393$39,272

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,825$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,246

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082018
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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

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