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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: $45,305

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $690

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,131

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ISIS
TrimA3 40A3 45S3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,300 $35,600 $44,500 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $31,304 $33,464 $41,832 $33,994 $37,261
Prestige Package 9,750 9,750 5,300    
Sport Package 650 650      
Metal pedals 195 195      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250      
Rear side airbags 350 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575    
S Sport Package     1,100    
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
Adaptive cruise control       500 500
Blind spot warning system       600 600
F Sport Package       3,235 3,740
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,995 2,995
Prestige Package 8,138 8,138 4,930    
Sport Package 606 606      
Metal pedals 182 182      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233      
Rear side airbags 325 325 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536    
S Sport Package     1,024    
Obstacle detection, rear       460 460
Adaptive cruise control       460 460
Blind spot warning system       552 552
F Sport Package       2,976 3,441
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,764 2,764
Options (change) 11,770 11,770 7,325 7,830 8,335
Options (change) 10,020 10,020 6,815 7,212 7,677
Destination 925 995 995 925 925
Total Price $45,995 $48,365 $52,820 $45,305 $49,325
Total Invoice $42,249 $44,479 $49,642 $42,131 $45,863

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,707
Model Year20192019201920152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ISIS
TrimA3 40A3 45S3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS7S7S7T6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,995$48,365$52,820$45,305$49,325
Adjustments for Features-3,075-4,775-6,1500-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,920$43,590$46,670$45,305$48,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$3,750$0$3,320
Total Invoice$42,249$44,479$49,642$42,131$45,863
Adjustments for Features-2,825-4,391-5,7800-651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,424$40,088$43,862$42,131$45,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$664$4,438$0$3,081

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

Model Year20192019201920152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ISIS
TrimA3 40A3 45S3250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0$0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50$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$6,530$8,230$9,605$3,455$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,075$4,775$6,150$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,825-4,391-5,7800-651

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

Model Year20192015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3IS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.2 in
Length175.4 in183.7 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height55.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,462 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 A3 40

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested360054%
Total Not Requested309046%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested360054%
Total Not Requested309046%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested155037%
Total Not Requested259063%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

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, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested137566%
Total Not Requested70034%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested187573%
Total Not Requested70027%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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