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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: $36,813

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $157

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,896

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201020102010
ModelA3A3ISISIS
Trim2.0T3.2250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $32,145 $37,595 $58,460
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $28,929 $33,833 $52,612
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Convenience Package 1,800        
S Line Package 2,000        
Sport Package 1,400 1,400      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,465 2,465 2,485
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Xenon HID headlights     875 875  
Cargo net     64 64 64
Rear spoiler     389 389  
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Convenience Package 1,675        
S Line Package 1,860        
Sport Package 1,303 1,303      
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 2,085 2,085 2,101
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023      
Xenon HID headlights     700 700  
Cargo net     39 39 39
Rear spoiler     268 268  
Options (change) 9,225 5,425 3,793 3,793 2,549
Options (change) 8,581 5,046 3,092 3,092 2,140
Destination 825 825 875 875 825
Total Price $36,970 $42,125 $36,813 $42,263 $61,834
Total Invoice $34,441 $39,235 $32,896 $37,800 $55,577

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $922
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,229
Model Year20092009201020102010
ModelA3A3ISISIS
Trim2.0T3.2250350F
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)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$36,970$42,125$36,813$42,263$61,834
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-765-1,715-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,970$39,475$36,048$40,548$58,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0$4,500$22,321
Total Invoice$34,441$39,235$32,896$37,800$55,577
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-684-1,534-3,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,441$36,767$32,212$36,266$52,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0$4,054$20,251

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092009201020102010
ModelA3A3ISISIS
Trim2.0T3.2250350F
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$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   
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$3,390$6,040$4,155$5,105$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$765$1,715$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-684-1,534-3,114

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092010
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
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
Total Requested108086%
Total Not Requested17514%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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