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Audi A3 vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,895

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,446

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelA3GS
Trim2.0T300
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $43,150
Base Invoice $25,361 $37,971
Cold Weather Package 500  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Navigation system 2,000 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Wood trim 400  
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Sunroof   1,000
Rain-sensing wipers   525
Cold Weather Package 466  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Navigation system 1,860 1,895
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Wood trim 372  
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Sunroof   800
Rain-sensing wipers   420
Options (change) 7,750 4,275
Options (change) 7,210 3,515
Destination 875 695
Total Price $35,895 $48,120
Total Invoice $33,446 $42,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,982
Model Year20122006
ModelA3GS
Trim2.0T300
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4245hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,895$48,120
Adjustments for Features0-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$46,120
Total Invoice$33,446$42,181
Adjustments for Features0-1,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,446$40,428

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122006
ModelA3GS
Trim2.0T300
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$3,405$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,753

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122006
ModelA3GS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.2 in
Length168.7 in190.0 in
Width69.5 in71.7 in
Height56.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

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