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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: $41,075

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $4,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,257

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $3,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelA3IS
Trim3.2350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,875 $40,065
Base Invoice $33,364 $37,261
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Rear side airbags 350  
Navigation system 1,950 1,855
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
AWD   2,235
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Rear side airbags 325  
Navigation system 1,813 1,716
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
AWD   2,078
Options (change) 4,375 4,090
Options (change) 4,068 3,794
Destination 825 925
Total Price $41,075 $45,080
Total Invoice $38,257 $41,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,793
Model Year20092015
ModelA3IS
Trim3.2350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$41,075$45,080
Adjustments for Features-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,000$45,080
Total Invoice$38,257$41,980
Adjustments for Features-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,187$41,980

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092015
ModelA3IS
Trim3.2350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,430$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-700

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,660 lb.3,737 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS specs.

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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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