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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,275

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $5,583

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,315

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $5,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ES
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $38,900
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $36,438
Prestige Package 8,950 5,500  
Sport Package 650    
Cargo mat 155 155 105
Cargo net 150 150 64
Universal garage door opener 295 295  
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
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
Blind spot warning system     500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     2,590
Rear spoiler     319
Prestige Package 8,325 5,116  
Sport Package 606    
Cargo mat 144 144 65
Cargo net 139 139 38
Universal garage door opener 274 274  
Rear side airbags 325 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
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
Blind spot warning system     460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     2,392
Rear spoiler     209
Options (change) 11,125 7,025 8,983
Options (change) 10,349 6,534 8,138
Destination 950 950 975
Total Price $43,275 $50,875 $48,858
Total Invoice $40,315 $47,382 $45,551

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,008
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,700
Model Year201720172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ES
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS7S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$43,275$50,875$48,858
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,275$48,325$48,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,050$0
Total Invoice$40,315$47,382$45,551
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,315$45,007$45,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,692$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201720172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ES
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$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$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
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$100 
Total Value of Features$5,805$8,355$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,375-536

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.0 in
Length175.4 in192.7 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height55.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,550 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested405060%
Total Not Requested274040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
225/40HR18 tires400No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested225050%
Total Not Requested224050%

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 detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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