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Audi A3 vs. Lexus HS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Lexus HS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,295

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,888

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA3A3HSHS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI250h250h Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $37,030 $39,800
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $33,698 $36,218
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
iPod integration -200 -200    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Navigation Package     2,125 2,125
Rearview camera     350  
Heated front seats     440  
LED headlights     1,805 1,805
Obstacle detection, rear       500
Wide-view front camera       700
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
iPod integration -186 -186    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Navigation Package     1,942 1,942
Rearview camera     302  
Heated front seats     378  
LED headlights     1,552 1,552
Obstacle detection, rear       430
Wide-view front camera       602
Options (change) 7,150 7,150 4,720 5,130
Options (change) 6,652 6,652 4,174 4,526
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $35,295 $38,275 $42,625 $45,805
Total Invoice $32,888 $35,661 $38,747 $41,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus HS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,018
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA3A3HSHS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI250h250h Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D147hp I4 H147hp I4 H
TransmissionM6S6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,295$38,275$42,625$45,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,025-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,295$37,225$40,600$41,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$1,180
Total Invoice$32,888$35,661$38,747$41,619
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,841-3,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,888$34,683$36,906$37,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$1,056

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus HS

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA3A3HSHS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI250h250h Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
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  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,380$5,430$6,405$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,025$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,841-3,657

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20122012
ModelA3HS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length168.7 in184.8 in
Width69.5 in70.3 in
Height56.0 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft312.1 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Wide-view front camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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