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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: $35,845

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,416

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,399

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelA3ES
Trim2.0T350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $34,320
Base Invoice $25,361 $30,774
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Navigation system 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Rear side airbags 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
6-speed manual 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,250
Ultra Luxury Package   3,880
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Satellite radio   486
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Navigation system 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Rear side airbags 325  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
6-speed manual 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,408
Ultra Luxury Package   3,492
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Satellite radio   389
Options (change) 7,700 9,116
Options (change) 7,163 7,689
Destination 875 825
Total Price $35,845 $44,261
Total Invoice $33,399 $39,288

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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: $4,691
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,583
Model Year20122009
ModelA3ES
Trim2.0T350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$35,845$44,261
Adjustments for Features0-3,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,845$40,536
Total Invoice$33,399$39,288
Adjustments for Features0-3,306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,399$35,982

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122009
ModelA3ES
Trim2.0T350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$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
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
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
Total Value of Features$2,430$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,306

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,263 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 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested230063%
Total Not Requested137537%

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