Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2018 Lexus LC Lexus LC 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus LC Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus LC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,895

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $45,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,337

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $40,978

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3LC
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,350 $92,000
Base Invoice $35,666 $84,640
Sport Package 650 1,400
Prestige Package 8,450  
AWD 2,700  
Metal pedals 195  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Convenience Package   1,000
Polished alloy wheels   1,210
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   390
Sport Package 606 1,288
Prestige Package 7,860  
AWD 2,512  
Metal pedals 182  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Convenience Package   920
Polished alloy wheels   1,112
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   360
Options (change) 12,570 4,000
Options (change) 11,696 3,680
Destination 975 995
Total Price $51,895 $96,995
Total Invoice $48,337 $89,315

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 dealer quotes or Lexus LC dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,754
Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3LC
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4471hp V8
TransmissionS6T10
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-20
Total Price$51,895$96,995
Adjustments for Features-2,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,915$96,995
Total Invoice$48,337$89,315
Adjustments for Features-2,7760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,561$89,315

Return to top

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3LC
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power convertible top$4000 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$10,305$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7760

Return to top

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3LC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.2 in113.0 in
Length175.4 in187.4 in
Width70.2 in75.6 in
Height55.5 in53.0 in
Curb Weight3,824 lb.4,280 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested462575%
Total Not Requested151525%

Option Package Details
Lexus LC 500

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks, Convertibles, and Sedans.
See TrueDelta's information for all Audi models.