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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: $35,765

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220202020
ModelA3A3ISIS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $38,560 $42,180
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
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    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 110 110
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,735 1,735
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Rearview camera     350 350
Cargo net     65 65
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
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    
All-weather floor mats 112 112 65 65
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,604 1,604
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Rearview camera     324 324
Cargo net     39 39
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Options (change) 7,620 7,620 2,760 2,760
Options (change) 7,089 7,089 2,492 2,492
Destination 875 875 1,025 1,025
Total Price $35,765 $38,745 $42,345 $45,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,075
Model Year2012201220202020
ModelA3A3ISIS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T8T8
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)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,765$38,745$42,345$45,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,215-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,765$37,695$39,130$42,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$3,820

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201220202020
ModelA3A3ISIS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
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  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
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  
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  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
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
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
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$4,290$5,340$7,505$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,215$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-267-231

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122020
ModelA3IS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.2 in
Length168.7 in184.3 in
Width69.5 in71.3 in
Height56.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,584 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
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 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
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 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 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

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