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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,290

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $18,056

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,834

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $16,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3IS
TrimS3F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $61,300
Base Invoice $38,224 $57,009
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Prestige Package 5,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo net 150 64
Cargo mat 115 73
All-weather floor mats 180 109
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Prestige Package 5,488  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Cargo net 139 39
Cargo mat 107 44
All-weather floor mats 168 65
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,619
Options (change) 8,295 6,171
Options (change) 7,715 5,607
Destination 895 875
Total Price $50,290 $68,346
Total Invoice $46,834 $63,491

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,391
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,763
Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3IS
TrimS3F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4416hp V8
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$50,290$68,346
Adjustments for Features-3,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,955$68,346
Total Invoice$46,834$63,491
Adjustments for Features-3,1060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,728$63,491

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3IS
TrimS3F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,240$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1060

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3IS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in107.5 in
Length175.4 in180.1 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height55.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested200057%
Total Not Requested150043%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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