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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: $41,075

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $2,824

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,257

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $1,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelA3ES
Trim3.2350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,875 $36,725
Base Invoice $33,364 $33,299
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Rear side airbags 350  
Navigation system 1,950 2,465
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,535
Rear spoiler   299
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Rear side airbags 325  
Navigation system 1,813 2,233
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,040
Rear spoiler   199
Options (change) 4,375 6,299
Options (change) 4,068 5,472
Destination 825 875
Total Price $41,075 $43,899
Total Invoice $38,257 $39,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,099
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $734
Model Year20092011
ModelA3ES
Trim3.2350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$41,075$43,899
Adjustments for Features0-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,075$43,174
Total Invoice$38,257$39,646
Adjustments for Features0-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,257$38,991

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092011
ModelA3ES
Trim3.2350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,180$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-655

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092011
ModelA3ES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length168.7 in191.1 in
Width69.5 in71.1 in
Height56.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

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