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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: $14,444

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,213

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelA3A3GSGSGS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI350450h350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $48,600 $61,330 $56,270
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $45,198 $57,037 $52,392
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000      
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
iPod integration -200 -200      
Rear side airbags 350 350      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 0 1,735  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Cargo net     64 64 64
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500  
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860      
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443      
iPod integration -186 -186      
Rear side airbags 325 325      
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 0 1,603  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023      
Cargo net     38 38 38
Obstacle detection, rear     430 430  
Options (change) 7,500 7,500 564 2,299 64
Options (change) 6,977 6,977 468 2,071 38
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $35,645 $38,625 $50,089 $64,554 $57,259
Total Invoice $33,213 $35,986 $46,591 $60,033 $53,355

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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: $11,094
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,262
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelA3A3GSGSGS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI350450h350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D306hp V6286hp V6 H306hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$35,645$38,625$50,089$64,554$57,259
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,350-4,815-6,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,645$37,575$46,739$59,739$50,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$13,000$3,870
Total Invoice$33,213$35,986$46,591$60,033$53,355
Adjustments for Features0-978-3,116-4,478-6,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,213$35,008$43,475$55,555$47,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$12,080$3,683

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelA3A3GSGSGS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI350450h350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Luggage    $0
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$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 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
High performance brake pads (optional)    $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   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$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 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,490$4,540$6,840$8,305$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,350$4,815$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-3,116-4,478-6,197

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122015
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
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 seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
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 seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
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%

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
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
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
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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