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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: $46,954

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $5,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ISIS
TrimS3300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $38,210 $41,830
Prestige Package 5,500    
235/35YR19 1,500    
All-weather floor mats 180 110 110
Cargo mat 115 105 105
Cargo net 150 65 65
Rear side airbags 350    
Universal garage door opener 295    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Blind spot warning system   600 600
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
F Sport Package   3,145 3,155
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,835 2,835
Rear spoiler   389 389
Prestige Package 5,116    
235/35YR19 1,397    
All-weather floor mats 168 65 65
Cargo mat 107 65 65
Cargo net 139 39 39
Rear side airbags 325    
Universal garage door opener 274    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Blind spot warning system   552 552
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
F Sport Package   2,893 2,904
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,616 2,616
Rear spoiler   259 259
Options (change) 8,665 7,749 7,759
Options (change) 8,062 6,949 6,960
Destination 950 995 995
Total Price $52,515 $46,954 $50,584

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $861
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,657
Model Year201720182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ISIS
TrimS3300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionS6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$52,515$46,954$50,584
Adjustments for Features-4,7000-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,815$46,954$50,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,130

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

Model Year201720182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ISIS
TrimS3300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$8,630$3,930$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,700$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3770-79

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

Model Year20172018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3IS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.2 in
Length175.4 in184.3 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height55.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,584 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested257557%
Total Not Requested191543%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested37583%
Total Not Requested7517%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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 display250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested137562%
Total Not Requested85038%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested37583%
Total Not Requested7517%
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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 display250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested207571%
Total Not Requested85029%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

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