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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: $41,615

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,917

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ISIS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $26,389 $31,186
Prestige Package 9,750      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Universal garage door opener   295    
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,990 3,990
Sport Package     3,695 3,695
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,850 2,850
Prestige Package 8,138      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Universal garage door opener   274    
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,302 3,302
Sport Package     2,956 2,956
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,280 2,280
Options (change) 10,575 870 11,035 11,035
Options (change) 8,907 810 8,938 8,938
Destination 975 975 590 590
Total Price $43,500 $45,495 $41,615 $47,065
Total Invoice $39,596 $42,381 $35,917 $40,714

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $220
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ISIS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS7S7M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14180, 10300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$43,500$45,495$41,615$47,065
Adjustments for Features-3,800-3,4850-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,700$42,010$41,615$46,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0$4,400
Total Invoice$39,596$42,381$35,917$40,714
Adjustments for Features-3,459-3,2460-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,137$39,135$35,917$39,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,998$0$3,889

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

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ISIS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150  
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
DVD-compatible player$0 $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,230$8,915$5,430$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$3,485$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,459-3,2460-908

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

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,198 lb.3,456 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
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested222533%
Total Not Requested446567%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

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 control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested112543%
Total Not Requested147557%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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 control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested112543%
Total Not Requested147557%

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