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Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,436

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelA3A3ISISIS
Trim2.0T3.2 S line250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Sport Package 1,800        
Convenience Package 675        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,550 2,550 2,550
Sound Package 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450      
Satellite radio 350 350 486 486 486
Xenon HID headlights 650 800 875 875  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Cargo net     59 59 59
Rear spoiler     355 355  
Sunroof     0 0  
Cold Weather Package 637 637      
Sport Package 1,638        
Convenience Package 614        
Navigation system 1,787 1,775 2,150 2,150 2,150
Sound Package 819        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410      
Satellite radio 319 319 389 389 389
Xenon HID headlights 592 728 700 700  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396      
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001      
Cargo net     35 35 35
Rear spoiler     246 246  
Sunroof     0 0  
Options (change) 9,010 5,785 4,325 4,325 3,095
Options (change) 8,213 5,266 3,520 3,520 2,574
Destination 720 720 765 765 765
Total Price $34,470 $40,485 $35,945 $41,395 $59,860
Total Invoice $31,931 $37,547 $31,436 $36,233 $52,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,011
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelA3A3ISISIS
Trim2.0T3.2 S line250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6S6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$34,470$40,485$35,945$41,395$59,860
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-590-1,540-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$37,185$35,355$39,855$56,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$4,500$21,290
Total Invoice$31,931$37,547$31,436$36,233$52,619
Adjustments for Features0-3,061-516-1,348-2,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,931$34,486$30,920$34,885$49,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$0$3,965$18,873

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelA3A3ISISIS
Trim2.0T3.2 S line250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
6-speed automated manual $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row low console    $100
Ski sack$50$50   
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$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,240$6,540$3,830$4,780$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$590$1,540$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,061-516-1,348-2,826

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062008
ModelA3IS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.5 in
Length168.7 in180.1 in
Width69.5 in70.9 in
Height56.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested203099%
Total Not Requested251%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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