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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: $37,177

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $4,493

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,353

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $2,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RX
TrimA3 e-tron350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $37,400
Base Invoice $36,736 $33,099
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Heated front seats   665
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.   2,840
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Heated front seats   532
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.   2,556
Options (change) 870 3,505
Options (change) 810 3,088
Destination 975 765
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $37,177 $41,670
Total Invoice $34,353 $36,952

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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: $3,513
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,730
Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RX
TrimA3 e-tron350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH270hp V6
TransmissionS6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/65-17
Total Price$37,177$41,670
Adjustments for Features0-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,177$40,690
Total Invoice$34,353$36,952
Adjustments for Features0-869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,353$36,083

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

Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RX
TrimA3 e-tron350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$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, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,565$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-869

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

Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in106.9 in
Length169.8 in186.2 in
Width70.3 in72.6 in
Height56.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

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 sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140040%
Total Not Requested212560%

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