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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: $62,370

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $5,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,637

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $4,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3IS
TrimRS 3F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,200 $61,300
Base Invoice $52,828 $57,009
Technology Package 3,200  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Headlight washers   100
Technology Package 2,976  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,619
Headlight washers   92
Options (change) 5,175 6,025
Options (change) 4,814 5,551
Destination 995 875
Total Price $62,370 $68,200
Total Invoice $58,637 $63,435

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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: $10,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,311
Model Year20192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3IS
TrimRS 3F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine394hp I5416hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/40-19
Total Price$62,370$68,200
Adjustments for Features-4,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,570$68,200
Total Invoice$58,637$63,435
Adjustments for Features-4,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,124$63,435

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

Model Year20192012
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote app$25 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
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
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$11,305$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5130

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

Model Year20192012
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
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested117550%
Total Not Requested119050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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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