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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: $35,645

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $14,799

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,213

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA3A3GSGS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI350450h
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $47,250 $59,450
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $43,945 $55,291
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
iPod integration -200 -200    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,735 1,735
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Cargo net     64 64
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
iPod integration -186 -186    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,603 1,603
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Cargo net     38 38
Obstacle detection, rear     430 430
Options (change) 7,500 7,500 2,299 2,299
Options (change) 6,977 6,977 2,071 2,071
Destination 875 875 895 895
Total Price $35,645 $38,625 $50,444 $62,644
Total Invoice $33,213 $35,986 $46,911 $58,257

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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: $11,674
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,792
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA3A3GSGS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI350450h
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D306hp V6286hp V6 H
TransmissionM6S6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,645$38,625$50,444$62,644
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,125-4,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,645$37,575$47,319$57,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$10,535
Total Invoice$33,213$35,986$46,911$58,257
Adjustments for Features0-978-2,906-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,213$35,008$44,005$53,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$9,797

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA3A3GSGS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI350450h
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,365$4,415$6,490$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,125$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-2,906-4,455

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122013
ModelA3GS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.2 in
Length168.7 in190.7 in
Width69.5 in72.4 in
Height56.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
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 lighting150Yes
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 Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
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 lighting150Yes
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 Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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