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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: $35,145

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,747

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelA3A3ISIS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $33,994 $37,261
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
iPod integration -200 -200    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,855 1,855
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
iPod integration -186 -186    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,716 1,716
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Options (change) 7,000 7,000 2,355 2,355
Options (change) 6,511 6,511 2,176 2,176
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $35,145 $38,125 $39,830 $43,345
Total Invoice $32,747 $35,520 $37,095 $40,362

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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: $3,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,170
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelA3A3ISIS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI250350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,145$38,125$39,830$43,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,265-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,145$37,075$38,565$41,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$3,315
Total Invoice$32,747$35,520$37,095$40,362
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,178-1,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,747$34,542$35,917$38,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$3,081

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelA3A3ISIS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI250350
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$0  
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  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
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 
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  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
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  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,465$4,515$4,730$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,265$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,178-1,364

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122015
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%

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 trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

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

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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