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Audi A3 vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,040

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $19,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,432

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $14,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelA3LS
Trim3.2 S line430
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,915 $56,525
Base Invoice $32,471 $49,176
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Cargo net   59
Satellite radio   486
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Xenon HID headlights 745  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Cargo net   35
Satellite radio   389
Options (change) 2,350 545
Options (change) 2,186 424
Destination 775 695
Total Price $38,040 $57,765
Total Invoice $35,432 $50,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,919
Model Year20082006
ModelA3LS
Trim3.2 S line430
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6278hp V8
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10178, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$38,040$57,765
Adjustments for Features-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,980$57,765
Total Invoice$35,432$50,295
Adjustments for Features-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,376$50,295

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082006
ModelA3LS
Trim3.2 S line430
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,650$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$60$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-560

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082006
ModelA3LS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in115.2 in
Length168.7 in197.4 in
Width69.5 in72.0 in
Height56.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft320.2 ft3

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