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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,245

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $20,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,664

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $18,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RC
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIF
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,350 $64,165
Base Invoice $35,666 $59,673
Prestige Package 8,450  
Sport Package 650  
AWD 2,700  
All-weather floor mats 100 110
Metal pedals 195  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Adaptive cruise control   500
Premium Package F   3,240
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,550
Leather seating surfaces   800
Prestige Package 7,860  
Sport Package 606  
AWD 2,512  
All-weather floor mats 94 65
Metal pedals 182  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Adaptive cruise control   460
Premium Package F   2,981
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,355
Leather seating surfaces   736
Options (change) 12,920 7,200
Options (change) 12,023 6,597
Destination 975 975
Total Price $52,245 $72,340
Total Invoice $48,664 $67,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,262
Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RC
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIF
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4467hp V8
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,245$72,340
Adjustments for Features-5,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,220$72,340
Total Invoice$48,664$67,245
Adjustments for Features-4,6810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,983$67,245

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RC
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIF
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,980$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6810

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus RC features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.2 in107.5 in
Length175.4 in184.8 in
Width70.2 in72.4 in
Height55.5 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,824 lb.3,958 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lexus RC specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested347557%
Total Not Requested266543%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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 detection100Yes
Total Requested132559%
Total Not Requested91541%
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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