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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: $45,314

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,636

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,403

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3ES
TrimS3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $34,120
Base Invoice $39,527 $30,253
Technology Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Ultra Luxury Package   5,380
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,250
Rear spoiler   299
Technology Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 325  
Ultra Luxury Package   4,378
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,408
Rear spoiler   199
Options (change) 3,525 10,429
Options (change) 3,279 8,385
Destination 925 765
Total Price $46,950 $45,314
Total Invoice $43,731 $39,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 S3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $74
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,735
Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3ES
TrimS3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$46,950$45,314
Adjustments for Features-1,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,240$45,314
Total Invoice$43,731$39,403
Adjustments for Features-1,5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,138$39,403

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162008
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 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,940$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5930

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3ES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in109.3 in
Length175.4 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height55.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 sunroof300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested200054%
Total Not Requested167546%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested80044%

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