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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: $48,858

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,947

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,551

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelA3 / S3ES
TrimS3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $38,900
Base Invoice $39,527 $36,438
Prestige Package 6,150  
Cargo mat 155 105
Cargo net 150 64
Rear side airbags 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,500
Alloy wheels, optional design   40
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   450
LED headlights   515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,590
Rear spoiler   319
Blind spot warning system   500
Prestige Package 5,718  
Cargo mat 144 65
Cargo net 139 38
Rear side airbags 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,221
Alloy wheels, optional design   37
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   415
LED headlights   473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,392
Rear spoiler   209
Blind spot warning system   460
Options (change) 7,380 8,983
Options (change) 6,862 8,138
Destination 925 975
Total Price $50,805 $48,858
Total Invoice $47,314 $45,551

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $987
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $869
Model Year20162017
ModelA3 / S3ES
TrimS3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$50,805$48,858
Adjustments for Features-9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,845$48,858
Total Invoice$47,314$45,551
Adjustments for Features-8940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,420$45,551

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162017
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 app $25
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Pedestrian detection $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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$7,740$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8940

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162017
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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested262562%
Total Not Requested162538%

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%
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 length 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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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