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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: $34,740

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,417

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,948

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelA3A3ISISIS
Trim2.0T3.2 S line250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Convenience Package 350        
S Line Package 2,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450      
iPod integration 0 0 299 299 299
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 875 875  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,550 2,550 2,570
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435      
Heated front seats 450 450      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Cargo net     64 64 64
Rear spoiler     389 389  
Sunroof     0 0  
Convenience Package 325        
S Line Package 2,326        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418      
iPod integration 0 0 239 239 239
Xenon HID headlights 745 745 700 700  
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 2,150 2,150 2,166
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405      
Heated front seats 418 418      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023      
Cargo net     39 39 39
Rear spoiler     268 268  
Sunroof     0 0  
Options (change) 8,035 5,185 4,177 4,177 2,933
Options (change) 7,473 4,822 3,396 3,396 2,444
Destination 775 775 825 825 825
Total Price $34,740 $40,875 $36,157 $41,607 $60,368
Total Invoice $32,363 $38,068 $31,948 $36,799 $53,651

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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: $662
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,082
Model Year20082008200920092009
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)140, 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$34,740$40,875$36,157$41,607$60,368
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-755-1,705-3,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,740$38,025$35,402$39,902$56,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$4,500$21,511
Total Invoice$32,363$38,068$31,948$36,799$53,651
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-667-1,508-3,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,363$35,414$31,281$35,291$50,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$4,010$19,299

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008200920092009
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
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row low console    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
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
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200   
SD Card slot$25$25   
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   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
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
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,175$6,025$3,930$4,880$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$755$1,705$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-667-1,508-3,071

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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 seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested248093%
Total Not Requested1757%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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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