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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,415

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $29,918

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,515

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $24,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $63,825
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $56,803
Prestige Package 8,950    
All-weather floor mats 180 180 109
Cargo mat 115 115 95
Cargo net 150 150 64
Universal garage door opener 295 295  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Technology Package   3,000  
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Navigation system     3,115
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,850
Telematics service, such as OnStar     900
Prestige Package 8,325    
All-weather floor mats 168 168 65
Cargo mat 107 107 57
Cargo net 139 139 38
Universal garage door opener 274 274  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Technology Package   2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear     400
Navigation system     2,602
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,280
Telematics service, such as OnStar     760
Options (change) 10,265 4,315 7,633
Options (change) 9,549 4,014 6,202
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $42,415 $48,165 $72,333
Total Invoice $39,515 $44,862 $63,880

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,643
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,972
Model Year201720172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4380hp V8
TransmissionS7S6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14180, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$42,415$48,165$72,333
Adjustments for Features-1,725-2,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,690$45,315$72,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0
Total Invoice$39,515$44,862$63,880
Adjustments for Features-1,607-2,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,908$42,207$63,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,299$0

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

Model Year201720172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
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$8,480$9,605$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$2,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,607-2,6550

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

Model Year20172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3LS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in116.9 in
Length175.4 in198.0 in
Width70.7 in73.8 in
Height55.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.4,245 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft318.0 ft3

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested247536%
Total Not Requested431564%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested101553%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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