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Audi A3 vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,725

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,008

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelA3RX
Trim2.0T350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $39,075
Base Invoice $25,361 $36,537
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Rear side airbags 350  
Navigation system 2,000  
iPod integration -200  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
AWD 2,100 1,400
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
Comfort Package   1,950
Luxury Package   4,900
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Rear side airbags 325  
Navigation system 1,860  
iPod integration -186  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
AWD 1,951 1,309
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Navigation Package   2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers   100
Comfort Package   1,796
Luxury Package   4,543
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 11,580 11,325
Options (change) 10,772 10,485
Destination 875 875
Total Price $39,725 $51,275
Total Invoice $37,008 $47,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,274
Model Year20112012
ModelA3RX
Trim2.0T350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4275hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/55-19
Total Price$39,725$51,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,725$46,335
Total Invoice$37,008$47,897
Adjustments for Features0-4,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,008$43,282

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112012
ModelA3RX
Trim2.0T350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Passenger side camera $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,555$10,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,615

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112012
ModelA3RX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in107.9 in
Length168.7 in187.8 in
Width69.5 in74.2 in
Height56.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,479 lb.4,348 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
USB port25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested190049%
Total Not Requested197551%

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