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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,765

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $4,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,860

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $1,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3IS
TrimRS 3F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,500 $56,610
Base Invoice $50,686 $50,382
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Cargo net 150 64
Cargo mat 115 73
All-weather floor mats 180 109
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Headlight washers   100
iPod integration   299
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Cargo net 139 39
Cargo mat 107 44
All-weather floor mats 168 65
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Headlight washers   80
iPod integration   239
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Options (change) 1,315 3,995
Options (change) 1,224 3,147
Destination 950 825
Total Price $56,765 $61,430
Total Invoice $52,860 $54,354

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,320
Model Year20172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3IS
TrimRS 3F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5416hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/40-19
Total Price$56,765$61,430
Adjustments for Features-3,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,730$61,430
Total Invoice$52,860$54,354
Adjustments for Features-2,8260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,034$54,354

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3IS
TrimRS 3F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Rearview camera$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 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port$25 
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,590$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8260

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3IS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in107.5 in
Length175.4 in180.1 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height55.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,593 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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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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