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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: $44,055

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $34,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,113

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $32,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $72,520
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $66,717
Sport Package 650    
Prestige Package 9,750 5,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Cargo net 155 155 65
Pre-Collision System     1,500
Blind spot warning system     500
Comfort Package     1,750
Heated steering wheel     150
All Weather Package     100
LED headlights     1,450
Sport Package 606    
Prestige Package 8,138 4,930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Cargo net 144 144 39
Pre-Collision System     1,380
Blind spot warning system     460
Comfort Package     1,611
Heated steering wheel     140
All Weather Package     92
LED headlights     1,336
Options (change) 11,130 6,030 5,515
Options (change) 9,424 5,610 5,058
Destination 975 975 975
Total Price $44,055 $50,655 $79,010
Total Invoice $40,113 $47,181 $72,750

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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: $34,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,923
Model Year201820182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4386hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$44,055$50,655$79,010
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,055$48,005$78,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0
Total Invoice$40,113$47,181$72,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,113$44,713$72,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0

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

Model Year201820182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
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 
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
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,680$8,330$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-714

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

Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3LS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in116.9 in
Length175.4 in200.0 in
Width70.7 in73.8 in
Height55.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.4,234 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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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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
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
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested412562%
Total Not Requested256538%

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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested207550%
Total Not Requested206550%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested87581%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

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