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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: $48,390

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $4,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,068

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $3,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201720172017
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3RCRCRC
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI200t300350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,600 $39,600 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $34,038 $36,828 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Prestige Package 6,150 6,150      
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700      
Sport Package 800 800      
Metal pedals 195 195      
All-weather floor mats 180 180 110 110 110
Cargo mat 115 115 105 105 105
Cargo net 150 150 65 65 65
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575      
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control     500 500 500
Luxury Package     2,990   2,700
Sunroof     1,100   1,100
235/40VR19     795    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,550 2,550 2,550
F Sport Package     4,105 3,700 4,105
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps     1,160 1,160  
LED headlights         1,160
Prestige Package 5,718 5,718      
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512      
Sport Package 744 744      
Metal pedals 181 181      
All-weather floor mats 168 168 65 65 65
Cargo mat 107 107 65 65 65
Cargo net 139 139 39 39 39
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536      
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control     460 460 460
Luxury Package     2,752   2,484
Sunroof     1,012   1,012
235/40VR19     732    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,355 2,355 2,355
F Sport Package     3,777 3,404 3,777
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps     1,067 1,067  
LED headlights         1,067
Options (change) 10,865 10,865 13,980 8,690 12,895
Options (change) 10,105 10,105 12,784 7,915 11,784
Destination 925 925 975 975 975
Total Price $48,390 $51,390 $55,110 $52,435 $56,880
Total Invoice $45,068 $47,858 $51,104 $48,666 $52,758

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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: $6,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,973
Model Year20162016201720172017
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3RCRCRC
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI200t300350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4220hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS6S6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13625, 13835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$48,390$51,390$55,110$52,435$56,880
Adjustments for Features-2,550-4,100-8500-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,840$47,290$54,260$52,435$56,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$1,825$0$3,870
Total Invoice$45,068$47,858$51,104$48,666$52,758
Adjustments for Features-2,375-3,818-7880-533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,693$44,040$50,316$48,666$52,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,347$1,650$0$3,559

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20162016201720172017
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3RCRCRC
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI200t300350
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700 
RWD  $0 $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200   
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   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 $0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Sunroof  $900 $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD player  $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration$100$100   
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
USB port  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 $75
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 $25
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
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$200$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$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Total Value of Features$10,065$11,615$8,365$7,515$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$4,100$850$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,375-3,818-7880-533

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20162017
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
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 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested147565%
Total Not Requested80035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested107574%
Total Not Requested37526%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested82526%
Total Not Requested232574%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested107574%
Total Not Requested37526%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested62523%
Total Not Requested210077%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 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 Requested147562%
Total Not Requested90038%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested82527%
Total Not Requested225073%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested107574%
Total Not Requested37526%

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