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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,045

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $28,533

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,820

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $25,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3LS
TrimS3460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $67,630
Base Invoice $39,527 $62,219
Technology Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo net 150 64
Cargo mat 115 95
All-weather floor mats 180 109
Luxury Value Edition   965
Comfort Package   2,035
AWD   2,305
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,500
Technology Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo net 139 38
Cargo mat 107 57
All-weather floor mats 168 65
Luxury Value Edition   889
Comfort Package   1,872
AWD   2,120
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,380
Options (change) 3,620 7,073
Options (change) 3,368 6,421
Destination 925 875
Total Price $47,045 $75,578
Total Invoice $43,820 $69,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,518
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,842
Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3LS
TrimS3460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4357hp V8
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$47,045$75,578
Adjustments for Features0-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,045$73,563
Total Invoice$43,820$69,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,820$67,662

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3LS
TrimS3460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,515$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,853

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus LS features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3LS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in116.9 in
Length175.4 in198.0 in
Width70.7 in73.8 in
Height55.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft318.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus LS specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
357 hp@6400
344 lb-ft@4100		1000Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested152579%

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