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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,558

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $942

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,143

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $885

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelA3 / S3ES
TrimS3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $36,370
Base Invoice $38,224 $34,068
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Prestige Package 5,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo net 150 64
Cargo mat 155 105
Ultra Luxury Package   2,935
Xenon HID headlights   515
Alloy wheels, optional design   110
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   480
Lane departure warning   965
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Blind spot warning system   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   3,745
Rear spoiler   319
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Prestige Package 5,488  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Rear side airbags 325  
Cargo net 139 38
Cargo mat 144 65
Ultra Luxury Package   2,699
Xenon HID headlights   473
Alloy wheels, optional design   100
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   443
Lane departure warning   889
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Blind spot warning system   460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   3,452
Rear spoiler   209
Options (change) 8,505 12,293
Options (change) 7,909 11,180
Destination 895 895
Total Price $50,500 $49,558
Total Invoice $47,028 $46,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $102
Model Year20152013
ModelA3 / S3ES
TrimS3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$50,500$49,558
Adjustments for Features-1,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,440$49,558
Total Invoice$47,028$46,143
Adjustments for Features-9870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,041$46,143

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152013
ModelA3 / S3ES
TrimS3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer $350
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver attention monitor $500
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,140$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9870

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152013
ModelA3 / S3ES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.0 in
Length175.4 in192.7 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height55.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested207559%
Total Not Requested142541%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
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 Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested122577%
Total Not Requested37523%

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