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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,305

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $2,058

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,711

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3GS
TrimS3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,900
Base Invoice $39,527 $42,210
Prestige Package 6,150  
235/35YR19 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo net 150 59
Cargo mat 155 69
Navigation system   1,165
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Rear spoiler   200
Rain-sensing wipers   525
Adaptive dampers - electrical   620
AWD   1,950
Prestige Package 5,718  
235/35YR19 1,397  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 325  
Cargo net 139 35
Cargo mat 144 41
Navigation system   1,068
Adaptive cruise control   1,290
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Rear spoiler   172
Rain-sensing wipers   452
Adaptive dampers - electrical   533
AWD   1,756
Options (change) 8,880 6,588
Options (change) 8,259 5,777
Destination 925 875
Total Price $52,305 $54,363
Total Invoice $48,711 $48,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,018
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,976
Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3GS
TrimS3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4303hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$52,305$54,363
Adjustments for Features-1,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,345$54,363
Total Invoice$48,711$48,862
Adjustments for Features-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,886$48,862

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3GS
TrimS3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,790$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8250

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus GS features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3GS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.2 in
Length175.4 in190.0 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height55.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft312.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus GS specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Blind spot warning system200No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested120028%
Total Not Requested305072%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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