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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: $52,140

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3IS
TrimS3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $41,830
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Prestige Package 5,900  
235/35YR19 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo net 150 65
Cargo mat 115 105
All-weather floor mats 180 110
AWD   2,165
Blind spot warning system   600
Obstacle detection, rear   500
F Sport Package   2,715
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,835
Rear spoiler   389
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Prestige Package 5,488  
235/35YR19 1,397  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Rear side airbags 325  
Cargo net 139 39
Cargo mat 107 65
All-weather floor mats 168 65
AWD   2,014
Blind spot warning system   552
Obstacle detection, rear   460
F Sport Package   2,497
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,616
Rear spoiler   259
Options (change) 10,145 9,484
Options (change) 9,437 8,567
Destination 895 995
Total Price $52,140 $52,309

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 S3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,854
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,425
Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3IS
TrimS3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$52,140$52,309
Adjustments for Features-1,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,455$52,309

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3IS
TrimS3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Pedestrian detection $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,965$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5690

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3IS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.2 in
Length175.4 in184.3 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height55.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft310.8 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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested265076%
Total Not Requested85024%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested27561%
Total Not Requested17539%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested182562%
Total Not Requested110038%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

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