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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: $36,189

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,426

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,649

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelA3A3ISISIS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000      
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275      
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,550 2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
All-weather floor mats 120 120 99 99 99
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Cargo net     59 59 59
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Sunroof     0 0  
Xenon HID headlights     875 875  
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860      
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186      
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860      
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 2,150 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443      
All-weather floor mats 112 112 59 59 59
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023      
Cargo net     35 35 35
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400 400
Sunroof     0 0  
Xenon HID headlights     700 700  
Options (change) 9,470 9,470 4,569 4,569 3,694
Options (change) 8,810 8,810 3,733 3,733 3,033
Destination 875 875 765 765 765
Total Price $37,615 $40,595 $36,189 $41,639 $60,459
Total Invoice $35,046 $37,819 $31,649 $36,446 $53,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,816
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,738
Model Year20122012200820082008
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)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$37,615$40,595$36,189$41,639$60,459
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-390-1,340-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,615$39,545$35,799$40,299$57,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$4,500$21,370
Total Invoice$35,046$37,819$31,649$36,446$53,078
Adjustments for Features0-978-341-1,173-2,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,046$36,841$31,308$35,273$50,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$3,965$18,882

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012200820082008
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
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
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$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   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100
Door sill trim plates$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,415$4,465$3,805$4,755$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$390$1,340$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-341-1,173-2,888

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122008
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?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested140589%
Total Not Requested17511%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested140589%
Total Not Requested17511%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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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