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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: $35,570

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelA3A3RCRC
Trim2.0T3.2300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $40,640 $43,570
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Convenience Package 1,800      
S Line Package 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Navigation Package     1,470 1,470
Luxury Package     2,700 2,700
Sunroof     1,100 1,100
235/40VR19     660 795
Cargo net     65 65
Rear spoiler     399 399
Fog lights     410 410
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Convenience Package 1,675      
S Line Package 1,860      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441    
Navigation system 1,813 1,813    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Navigation Package     1,360 1,360
Luxury Package     2,484 2,484
Sunroof     1,012 1,012
235/40VR19     607 732
Cargo net     39 39
Rear spoiler     280 280
Fog lights     376 376
Options (change) 7,825 4,025 6,804 6,939
Options (change) 7,278 3,743 6,158 6,283
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $35,570 $40,725 $48,439 $51,504

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,869
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,576
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelA3A3RCRC
Trim2.0T3.2300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$35,570$40,725$48,439$51,504
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-4,000-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,570$38,075$44,439$47,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0$3,065

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelA3A3RCRC
Trim2.0T3.2300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,415$6,065$7,415$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$4,000$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-591-565

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092018
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested98078%
Total Not Requested27522%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested120051%
Total Not Requested117549%

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