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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: $37,745

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $55

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,218

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $2,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3ES
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $32,300
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $28,640
Technology Package 2,700 2,700 2,600  
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
235/35YR19     1,500  
Stability control       650
Navigation system       2,200
Xenon HID headlights       640
Adaptive dampers - electrical       620
Heated front seats       640
Technology Package 2,512 2,512 2,418  
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
235/35YR19     1,397  
Stability control       520
Navigation system       1,843
Xenon HID headlights       512
Adaptive dampers - electrical       496
Heated front seats       512
Options (change) 5,975 5,975 4,675 4,750
Options (change) 5,560 5,560 4,351 3,883
Destination 925 925 925 695
Total Price $37,800 $41,100 $48,100 $37,745
Total Invoice $35,223 $38,291 $44,803 $33,218

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $854
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3ES
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4218hp V6
TransmissionS6S6S6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19215/60-16
Total Price$37,800$41,100$48,100$37,745
Adjustments for Features-1,235-2,935-4,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,565$38,165$43,390$37,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$6,825$0
Total Invoice$35,223$38,291$44,803$33,218
Adjustments for Features-1,151-2,734-4,3870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,072$35,557$40,416$33,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$6,344$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2016201620162006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3ES
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,640$7,340$9,115$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$2,935$4,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,151-2,734-4,3870

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162006
ModelA3 / S3ES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in107.1 in
Length175.4 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height55.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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