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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: $35,290

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $38,533

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,880

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $31,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelA3A3LSLS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI460L600h L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $27,270 $29,950 $72,900 $104,900
Base Invoice $25,361 $27,853 $63,423 $91,263
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,000 1,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 99 99
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Cargo net     59 59
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 930 930    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
All-weather floor mats 112 112 59 59
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Cargo net     35 35
Options (change) 7,195 7,195 158 158
Options (change) 6,694 6,694 94 94
Destination 825 825 765 765
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $35,290 $36,670 $73,823 $105,823
Total Invoice $32,880 $34,072 $64,282 $92,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,668
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,166
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelA3A3LSLS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI460L600h L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D380hp V8389hp V8 H
TransmissionM6S6T8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$35,290$36,670$73,823$105,823
Adjustments for Features0-950-4,865-11,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,290$35,720$68,958$94,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0$25,460
Total Invoice$32,880$34,072$64,282$92,122
Adjustments for Features0-883-4,236-9,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,880$33,189$60,046$82,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0$22,148

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year2010201020082008
ModelA3A3LSLS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI460L600h L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
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  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon + LED headlights   $800
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,740$4,690$8,605$15,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$4,865$11,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-4,236-9,928

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20102008
ModelA3LS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase101.5 in121.7 in
Length168.7 in202.8 in
Width69.5 in73.8 in
Height56.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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