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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $48,390 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | ||||
| Difference: $2,620 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | RC | RC |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $36,600 | $39,600 | $41,295 | $44,225 |
| 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 |
| Cargo mat | 115 | 115 | 105 | 105 |
| Cargo net | 150 | 150 | 65 | 65 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 500 | 500 | ||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||
| F Sport Package | 3,700 | 4,105 | ||
| Triple-Beam LED Headlamps | 1,160 | |||
| Luxury Package | 2,700 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,100 | |||
| 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 |
| Cargo mat | 107 | 107 | 65 | 65 |
| Cargo net | 139 | 139 | 39 | 39 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 460 | 460 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 460 | 460 | ||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,355 | 2,355 | ||
| F Sport Package | 3,404 | 3,777 | ||
| Triple-Beam LED Headlamps | 1,067 | |||
| Luxury Package | 2,484 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,012 | |||
| LED headlights | 1,067 | |||
| Options (change) | 10,865 | 10,865 | 8,690 | 12,895 |
| Options (change) | 10,105 | 10,105 | 7,915 | 11,784 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 1,025 | 1,025 |
| Total Price | $48,390 | $51,390 | $51,010 | $58,145 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus RC
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RC 300 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,670 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,356 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | RC | RC |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 220hp I4 | 241hp I4 | 306hp V6 |
| Transmission | S6 | S6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 625, 13 | 625, 13 | 835, 17 | 835, 17 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $48,390 | $51,390 | $51,010 | $58,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,050 | -5,600 | 0 | -2,075 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,340 | $45,790 | $51,010 | $56,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,450 | $0 | $5,060 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | RC | RC |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | $0 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | $250 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |||
| Performance meter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $10,065 | $11,615 | $6,015 | $8,090 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,050 | $5,600 | $0 | $2,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,772 | -5,215 | 0 | -457 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2016 | 2020 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | RC |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 107.5 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 184.8 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 54.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,397 lb. | 3,738 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.4 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 45.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.3 in | 34.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 45.7 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 44.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 31.9 in | 27.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2600 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 40% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2600 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 40% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 26% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| 235/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 23% |
| Total Not Requested | 2100 | 77% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 38% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| 265/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | 0 | No |
| 235/40YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 825 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 2250 | 73% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 26% |
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