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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: $35,765

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,164

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,325

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelA3ES
Trim2.0T350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $38,900
Base Invoice $25,361 $36,438
Cold Weather Package 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration -200  
Rear side airbags 350  
All-weather floor mats 120 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 500
Navigation system 2,000  
6-speed manual 0  
Navigation Package   1,495
Luxury Package   3,695
Cargo net   65
Bodyside moldings   199
Cold Weather Package 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration -186  
Rear side airbags 325  
All-weather floor mats 112 60
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 460
Navigation system 1,860  
6-speed manual 0  
Navigation Package   1,384
Luxury Package   3,397
Cargo net   39
Bodyside moldings   130
Options (change) 7,620 6,034
Options (change) 7,089 5,470
Destination 875 995
Total Price $35,765 $45,929
Total Invoice $33,325 $42,903

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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: $4,124
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,936
Model Year20112018
ModelA3ES
Trim2.0T350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$35,765$45,929
Adjustments for Features0-6,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,765$39,889
Total Invoice$33,325$42,903
Adjustments for Features0-5,642
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,325$37,261

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112018
ModelA3ES
Trim2.0T350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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 
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
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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 
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 
LED headlights $1000
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-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,340$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,642

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112018
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

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

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested135047%
Total Not Requested152553%

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