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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: $37,090

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,533

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,554

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelA3A3ISISIS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $29,950 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $25,361 $27,853 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000      
Convenience Package 1,000 1,000      
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000      
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,465 2,465 2,485
All-weather floor mats 120 120 109 109 109
iPod integration -200 -200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
F Sport Package     2,440 2,440  
Xenon HID headlights     875    
Cargo net     64 64 64
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860      
Convenience Package 930 930      
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860      
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023      
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 2,277 2,277 2,295
All-weather floor mats 112 112 65 65 65
iPod integration -186 -186      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443      
F Sport Package     2,245 2,245  
Xenon HID headlights     807    
Cargo net     39 39 39
Options (change) 8,995 8,995 5,953 5,078 2,658
Options (change) 8,368 8,368 5,433 4,626 2,399
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $37,090 $38,470 $40,623 $46,173 $64,833
Total Invoice $34,554 $35,746 $37,738 $42,904 $60,283

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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: $2,293
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,032
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelA3A3ISISIS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6S6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
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)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$37,090$38,470$40,623$46,173$64,833
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,240-2,240-3,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,090$37,520$39,383$43,933$61,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0$4,550$22,035
Total Invoice$34,554$35,746$37,738$42,904$60,283
Adjustments for Features0-883-1,152-2,081-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,554$34,863$36,586$40,823$57,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0$4,237$20,522

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelA3A3ISISIS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI250350F
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$0   
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   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
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   
Headlight washers   $50 
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
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
Metal pedals  $75$75$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,090$4,040$4,330$5,330$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,240$2,240$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-1,152-2,081-3,175

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102012
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

Premium Plus 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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested150590%
Total Not Requested17510%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus 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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested150590%
Total Not Requested17510%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested87557%
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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested87557%
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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