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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus LC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,890

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $49,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,600

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $44,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3LCLC
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI500500h
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,600 $38,600 $92,000 $96,510
Base Invoice $33,108 $35,898 $84,640 $88,788
Sport Package 800 800 1,400 1,400
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550    
Advanced Technology Package 1,400 1,400    
Prestige Package 5,900 5,900    
Metal pedals 195 195    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Convenience Package     1,000 1,000
Polished alloy wheels     1,210  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     390  
Sport Package 744 744 1,288 1,288
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371    
Advanced Technology Package 1,302 1,302    
Prestige Package 5,488 5,488    
Metal pedals 181 181    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511    
Convenience Package     920 920
Polished alloy wheels     1,112  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     360  
Options (change) 11,395 11,395 4,000 2,400
Options (change) 10,597 10,597 3,680 2,208
Destination 895 895 995 995
Total Price $47,890 $50,890 $96,995 $99,905
Total Invoice $44,600 $47,390 $89,315 $91,991

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus LC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,777
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3LCLC
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI500500h
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4220hp I4471hp V8295hp V6 H
TransmissionS6S6T10B10
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13625, 13?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$47,890$50,890$96,995$99,905
Adjustments for Features-190-1,740-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,700$49,150$96,870$99,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0$3,035
Total Invoice$44,600$47,390$89,315$91,991
Adjustments for Features-177-1,620-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,423$45,770$89,200$91,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,347$0$2,791

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus LC

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3LCLC
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI500500h
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500 
10-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic   $2000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0  
Body kit$0$0  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support  $0$0
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$8,790$10,340$8,725$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$1,740$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-177-1,620-1150

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus LC

Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3LC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.2 in113.0 in
Length175.4 in187.4 in
Width70.2 in75.6 in
Height55.5 in53.0 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.4,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in32.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in32.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft35.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft35.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested57553%
Total Not Requested51547%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested282578%
Total Not Requested80022%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested57553%
Total Not Requested51547%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested282578%
Total Not Requested80022%

Option Package Details
Lexus LC 500

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus LC 500h

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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