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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: $37,970

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,371

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelA3A3ISIS
Trim2.0T3.2250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $36,100 $39,615
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $33,573 $36,841
Convenience Package 1,800      
Premium Package 1,500      
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Sport Package 1,400 1,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,085 2,085
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
F Sport Package       3,620
Convenience Package 1,675      
Premium Package 1,396      
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Sport Package 1,303 1,303    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 1,927 1,927
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
F Sport Package       3,330
Options (change) 10,225 6,925 2,085 5,705
Options (change) 9,511 6,440 1,927 5,257
Destination 825 825 910 910
Total Price $37,970 $43,625 $39,095 $46,230
Total Invoice $35,371 $40,629 $36,410 $43,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $457
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelA3A3ISIS
Trim2.0T3.2250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,970$43,625$39,095$46,230
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-625-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,970$40,775$38,470$44,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,805$0$5,535
Total Invoice$35,371$40,629$36,410$43,008
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-582-2,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,371$37,975$35,828$40,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,604$0$5,110

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelA3A3ISIS
Trim2.0T3.2250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$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
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights   $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,905$7,755$5,530$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$625$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-582-2,070

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092014
ModelA3IS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.2 in
Length168.7 in183.7 in
Width69.5 in71.3 in
Height56.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested65562%
Total Not Requested40038%
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
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested105042%
Total Not Requested142558%

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