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

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

Lowest Total Price: $45,977

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $5,958

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,539

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $5,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RXRXRXRX
TrimA3 e-tron350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $43,270 $50,270 $45,695 $52,405
Base Invoice $36,736 $40,457 $47,002 $42,954 $49,262
Prestige Package 8,600        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575        
Metal pedals 195        
Aluminum roof rails 300        
Navigation Package   2,120 2,120 2,120 2,120
Premium Package   1,110   1,110  
Obstacle detection, rear   535 535 535 535
Heated front seats   440   440  
LED headlights   1,615 1,615 1,615 1,615
Panoramic sunroof   1,850 500 500 500
Prestige Package 7,998        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536        
Metal pedals 182        
Aluminum roof rails 280        
Navigation Package   1,956 1,956 1,956 1,956
Premium Package   1,020   1,020  
Obstacle detection, rear   492 492 492 492
Heated front seats   405   405  
LED headlights   1,487 1,487 1,487 1,487
Panoramic sunroof   1,703 460 460 460
Options (change) 9,670 7,670 4,770 6,320 4,770
Options (change) 8,996 7,063 4,395 5,820 4,395
Destination 975 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0 0 0
Total Price $45,977 $51,935 $56,035 $53,010 $58,170
Total Invoice $42,539 $48,515 $52,392 $49,769 $54,652

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,668
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,071
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RXRXRXRX
TrimA3 e-tron350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH295hp V6295hp V6259hp V6 H259hp V6 H
TransmissionS6T8T8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/65-18235/55-20235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$45,977$51,935$56,035$53,010$58,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,815-2,990-3,365-4,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,977$50,120$53,045$49,645$53,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$3,400$0$3,910
Total Invoice$42,539$48,515$52,392$49,769$54,652
Adjustments for Features0-1,695-2,796-3,159-4,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,539$46,820$49,596$46,610$50,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$2,986$0$3,706

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

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RXRXRXRX
TrimA3 e-tron350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0  
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0    
9 kWh battery pack$0    
Automatic start / stop$150  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Self-repairing paint $0$0$0$0
Sunroof, large$1100    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Larger infotainment display $0$0$0$0
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Performance meter  $150 $150
Tachometer $75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,280$7,095$8,270$8,645$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,815$2,990$3,365$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,695-2,796-3,159-4,336

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in109.8 in
Length169.8 in192.5 in
Width70.3 in74.6 in
Height56.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested320069%
Total Not Requested146531%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested102555%
Total Not Requested82545%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested102555%
Total Not Requested82545%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

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