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Audi A3 vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,740

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,619

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,363

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelA3A3RCRCRC
Trim2.0T3.2 S line200t300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Convenience Package 350        
S Line Package 2,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450      
iPod integration 0 0      
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435      
Heated front seats 450 450      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Navigation Package     1,470 1,470 1,470
Luxury Package     2,990 2,700 2,700
Sunroof     1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19     795 660 795
Cargo net     65 65 65
Rear spoiler     399 399 399
Fog lights     410 410 410
Convenience Package 325        
S Line Package 2,326        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418      
iPod integration 0 0      
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405      
Heated front seats 418 418      
Navigation system 1,813 1,813      
Xenon HID headlights 745 745      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023      
Navigation Package     1,360 1,360 1,360
Luxury Package     2,752 2,484 2,484
Sunroof     1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19     732 607 732
Cargo net     39 39 39
Rear spoiler     280 280 280
Fog lights     376 376 376
Options (change) 8,035 5,185 7,229 6,804 6,939
Options (change) 7,473 4,822 6,551 6,158 6,283
Destination 775 775 975 975 975
Total Price $34,740 $40,875 $48,359 $50,549 $50,924
Total Invoice $32,363 $38,068 $44,871 $46,909 $47,257

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,574
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelA3A3RCRCRC
Trim2.0T3.2 S line200t300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$34,740$40,875$48,359$50,549$50,924
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-4,240-5,840-4,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,740$38,025$44,119$44,709$46,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$590$2,465
Total Invoice$32,363$38,068$44,871$46,909$47,257
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-3,934-5,419-4,027
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,363$35,414$40,937$41,490$43,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$553$2,293

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelA3A3RCRCRC
Trim2.0T3.2 S line200t300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700 
RWD  $0 $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Total Value of Features$3,300$6,150$7,540$9,140$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$4,240$5,840$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-3,934-5,419-4,027

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082017
ModelA3RC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in107.5 in
Length168.7 in184.8 in
Width69.5 in72.4 in
Height56.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested203076%
Total Not Requested62524%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested107547%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested120051%
Total Not Requested117549%

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