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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: $35,645

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,888

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,213

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelA3ES
Trim2.0T350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $36,620
Base Invoice $25,361 $34,300
Convenience Package 1,275  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Rear side airbags 350  
iPod integration -200  
Navigation system 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
6-speed manual 0  
Ultra Luxury Package   2,935
Xenon HID headlights   565
Alloy wheels, optional design   110
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   450
Navigation Package   2,625
Bodyside moldings   199
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Cargo net   64
Convenience Package 1,186  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Rear side airbags 325  
iPod integration -186  
Navigation system 1,860  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
6-speed manual 0  
Ultra Luxury Package   2,699
Xenon HID headlights   521
Alloy wheels, optional design   100
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   416
Navigation Package   2,423
Bodyside moldings   131
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Cargo net   38
Options (change) 7,500 8,003
Options (change) 6,977 7,300
Destination 875 910
Total Price $35,645 $45,533
Total Invoice $33,213 $42,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,323
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,035
Model Year20112014
ModelA3ES
Trim2.0T350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$35,645$45,533
Adjustments for Features0-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,645$40,968
Total Invoice$33,213$42,510
Adjustments for Features0-4,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,213$38,248

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112014
ModelA3ES
Trim2.0T350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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
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 
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
Fog light, rear$100 
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
Total Value of Features$1,690$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,262

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,263 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
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested140054%
Total Not Requested120046%
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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