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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,945

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $22,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,654

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $21,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3RC
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIF
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,600 $39,600 $62,805
Base Invoice $34,038 $36,828 $58,408
Prestige Package 6,150 6,150  
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700  
Sport Package 800 800  
Metal pedals 195 195  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Premium Package F     3,240
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,610
Adaptive cruise control     500
Leather seating surfaces     800
Prestige Package 5,718 5,718  
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512  
Sport Package 744 744  
Metal pedals 181 181  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Premium Package F     2,981
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,408
Adaptive cruise control     460
Leather seating surfaces     736
Options (change) 10,420 10,420 7,150
Options (change) 9,691 9,691 6,585
Destination 925 925 950
Total Price $47,945 $50,945 $70,905
Total Invoice $44,654 $47,444 $65,943

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,720
Model Year201620162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3RC
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIF
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4220hp I4467hp V8
TransmissionS6S6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13625, 13835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$47,945$50,945$70,905
Adjustments for Features-2,610-4,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,335$46,785$70,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0
Total Invoice$44,654$47,444$65,943
Adjustments for Features-2,431-3,8740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,223$43,570$65,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,347$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201620162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3RC
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIF
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,315$10,865$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,610$4,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,431-3,8740

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3RC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.2 in107.5 in
Length175.4 in184.8 in
Width70.2 in72.4 in
Height55.5 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested260060%
Total Not Requested175040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested260060%
Total Not Requested175040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested122555%
Total Not Requested101545%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested112575%
Total Not Requested37525%

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