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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: $35,845

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,399

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelA3A3GSGSGS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI350460450h
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $44,550 $53,020 $55,800
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $39,203 $46,127 $49,104
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000      
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275      
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,850 1,850 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Rear side airbags 350 350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Cargo net     59 59 59
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500  
Rain-sensing wipers     525 100  
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860      
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186      
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,555 1,555 1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443      
Rear side airbags 325 325      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023      
Cargo net     35 35 35
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400  
Rain-sensing wipers     420 80  
Options (change) 7,700 7,700 3,420 2,995 2,045
Options (change) 7,163 7,163 2,799 2,459 1,699
Destination 875 875 765 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $35,845 $38,825 $48,735 $56,780 $57,310
Total Invoice $33,399 $36,172 $42,767 $49,351 $50,268

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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: $9,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,766
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelA3A3GSGSGS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI350460450h
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionM6S6T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$35,845$38,825$48,735$56,780$57,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,965-4,665-4,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,845$37,775$45,770$52,115$52,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$6,345$6,700
Total Invoice$33,399$36,172$42,767$49,351$50,268
Adjustments for Features0-978-2,602-4,055-4,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,399$35,194$40,165$45,296$46,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$5,131$5,858

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelA3A3GSGSGS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI350460450h
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Cassette player  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,265$4,315$6,230$7,930$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,965$4,665$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-2,602-4,055-4,245

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,264 lb.3,796 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

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%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

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
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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