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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: $35,090

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020202020
ModelA3A3RCRC
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,270 $29,950 $41,295 $44,225
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
iPod integration -200 -200    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 110 110
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
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
Fog lights     410 410
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 930 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
iPod integration -186 -186    
All-weather floor mats 112 112 65 65
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
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
Fog lights     376 376
Options (change) 6,995 6,995 6,515 6,650
Options (change) 6,508 6,508 5,943 6,068
Destination 825 825 1,025 1,025
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $35,090 $36,470 $48,835 $51,900

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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: $9,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,282
Model Year2010201020202020
ModelA3A3RCRC
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI300350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
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$35,090$36,470$48,835$51,900
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,900-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,090$35,520$44,935$48,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0$3,065

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2010201020202020
ModelA3A3RCRC
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI300350
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$0  
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
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
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  
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$3,315$4,265$7,215$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,900$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-556-533

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20102020
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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140584%
Total Not Requested27516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140584%
Total Not Requested27516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%

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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