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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: $44,705

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $28,514

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,047

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $26,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LS
TrimA3 40A3 45S3460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,300 $35,600 $44,500 $67,630
Base Invoice $31,304 $33,464 $41,832 $62,219
Prestige Package 9,750 9,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Cargo net 155 155 155 64
Universal garage door opener     295  
Luxury Value Edition       965
Comfort Package       2,185
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       1,500
Prestige Package 8,138 8,138    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Cargo net 144 144 144 38
Universal garage door opener     274  
Luxury Value Edition       889
Comfort Package       2,012
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       1,380
Options (change) 10,480 10,480 1,025 4,714
Options (change) 8,818 8,818 954 4,319
Destination 925 995 995 875
Total Price $44,705 $47,075 $46,520 $73,219
Total Invoice $41,047 $43,277 $43,781 $67,413

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,839
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,664
Model Year2019201920192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LS
TrimA3 40A3 45S3460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4380hp V8
TransmissionS7S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14180, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$44,705$47,075$46,520$73,219
Adjustments for Features-325-2,025-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,380$45,050$46,435$73,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$2,055$0
Total Invoice$41,047$43,277$43,781$67,413
Adjustments for Features-298-1,862-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,749$41,415$43,701$67,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$666$2,952$0

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

Model Year2019201920192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LS
TrimA3 40A3 45S3460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$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$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Self-repairing paint   $0
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$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$9,155$10,855$8,915$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$2,025$85$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-298-1,862-800

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

Model Year20192012
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 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 40

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested240036%
Total Not Requested429064%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested240036%
Total Not Requested429064%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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