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Audi A3 vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,875

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $31,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,429

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $26,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelA3SC
Trim2.0T430
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,270 $66,805
Base Invoice $25,361 $58,788
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Navigation system 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
Options (change) 7,730 0
Options (change) 7,193 0
Destination 875 825
Total Price $35,875 $67,630
Total Invoice $33,429 $59,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,058
Model Year20122009
ModelA3SC
Trim2.0T430
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4288hp V8
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$35,875$67,630
Adjustments for Features0-6,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,875$60,680
Total Invoice$33,429$59,613
Adjustments for Features0-6,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,429$53,487

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20122009
ModelA3SC
Trim2.0T430
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Power antenna $100
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 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$4,505$11,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,126

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20122009
ModelA3SC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.5 in103.1 in
Length168.7 in178.5 in
Width69.5 in72.0 in
Height56.0 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,329 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft38.8 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 lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

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