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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: $39,075

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,403

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelA3RX
Trim2.0T350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $37,700
Base Invoice $25,361 $33,742
Cold Weather Package 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Navigation system 2,000 2,650
Convenience Package 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
AWD 2,100 1,400
Heated front seats   665
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.   2,840
Cold Weather Package 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Navigation system 1,860 2,225
Convenience Package 1,186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
AWD 1,951 1,253
Heated front seats   532
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.   2,556
Options (change) 10,930 7,555
Options (change) 10,167 6,566
Destination 875 825
Total Price $39,075 $46,080
Total Invoice $36,403 $41,133

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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: $4,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,440
Model Year20122009
ModelA3RX
Trim2.0T350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionS6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/65-17
Total Price$39,075$46,080
Adjustments for Features0-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,075$43,515
Total Invoice$36,403$41,133
Adjustments for Features0-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,403$38,843

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122009
ModelA3RX
Trim2.0T350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 recliner, 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$4,805$7,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,290

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122009
ModelA3RX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in106.9 in
Length168.7 in186.2 in
Width69.5 in72.6 in
Height56.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,479 lb.4,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested260074%
Total Not Requested90026%

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