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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: $44,655

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $48,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,671

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $44,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $75,000
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $69,000
Sport Package 650    
Prestige Package 9,750 5,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Cargo net 155 155 65
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250    
Rear side airbags 350 350  
S Sport Package   1,100  
Advanced Pre-Collision System     6,500
Heated steering wheel     150
Ultra Luxury Package     5,240
Air Suspension w/VGRS     2,120
Leather Upgrade Package     660
Blind spot warning system     500
LED headlights     1,450
All Weather Package     200
Sport Package 606    
Prestige Package 8,138 4,930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Cargo net 144 144 39
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233    
Rear side airbags 325 325  
S Sport Package   1,024  
Advanced Pre-Collision System     5,980
Heated steering wheel     140
Ultra Luxury Package     4,820
Air Suspension w/VGRS     1,949
Leather Upgrade Package     608
Blind spot warning system     460
LED headlights     1,336
All Weather Package     184
Options (change) 11,730 7,480 16,885
Options (change) 9,982 6,959 15,516
Destination 975 975 1,025
Total Price $44,655 $52,105 $92,910
Total Invoice $40,671 $48,530 $85,541

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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: $40,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,873
Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine186hp I4292hp I4416hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T10
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/50-19
Total Price$44,655$52,105$92,910
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-7,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,655$48,955$85,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$0
Total Invoice$40,671$48,530$85,541
Adjustments for Features0-2,934-6,997
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,671$45,596$78,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver attention monitor  $500
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Air purifier  $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Self-repairing paint  $0
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats  $0
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, second row seats  $150
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,480$8,630$13,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,934-6,997

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3LS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.8 in123.0 in
Length175.4 in206.1 in
Width70.7 in74.8 in
Height55.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.4,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft317.0 ft3

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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
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 app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested452568%
Total Not Requested216532%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested247560%
Total Not Requested166540%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Air purifier50No
Coordinated climate control, rear seats0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, second row seats150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested30013%
Total Not Requested192587%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000No
Total Requested75027%
Total Not Requested200073%
Leather Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

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