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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,875

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $649

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,224

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $2,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GSGSGS
TrimS3350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $44,550 $53,020 $55,800
Base Invoice $39,898 $39,203 $46,127 $49,104
Technology Package 3,000      
235/35YR19 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575      
Rear side airbags 350      
Universal garage door opener 295      
Cargo net 150 59 59 59
Cargo mat 155 69 69 69
Navigation system   1,850 1,850 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500  
Rear spoiler   200 200 200
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900 900 900
Rain-sensing wipers   525 100  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   620    
Technology Package 2,790      
235/35YR19 1,397      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536      
Rear side airbags 325      
Universal garage door opener 274      
Cargo net 139 35 35 35
Cargo mat 144 41 41 41
Navigation system   1,555 1,555 1,275
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400  
Rear spoiler   160 160 160
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760 760 760
Rain-sensing wipers   420 80  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   496    
Options (change) 6,025 5,209 4,164 3,214
Options (change) 5,605 4,256 3,420 2,660
Destination 950 765 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $49,875 $50,524 $57,949 $58,479
Total Invoice $46,453 $44,224 $50,312 $51,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,380
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GSGSGS
TrimS3350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionS6T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$49,875$50,524$57,949$58,479
Adjustments for Features-3,8750-1,200-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,000$50,524$56,749$57,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,225$6,580
Total Invoice$46,453$44,224$50,312$51,229
Adjustments for Features-3,6090-1,042-1,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,844$44,224$49,270$50,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,046$5,800

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2017200820082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GSGSGS
TrimS3350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Cassette player $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge$75   
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar 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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$9,430$5,555$6,755$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$0$1,200$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6090-1,042-1,205

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.2 in
Length175.4 in190.0 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height55.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,796 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested101553%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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