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Lexus ES vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,635

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,179

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelESA3
Trim3302.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,300 $24,740
Base Invoice $28,640 $22,998
Stability control 650  
Xenon HID headlights 640 650
Navigation system 2,200 1,950
Heated front seats 640  
Cold Weather Package   700
Premium Package   2,025
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Sound Package   900
6-speed automated manual   1,400
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Stability control 520  
Xenon HID headlights 512 592
Navigation system 1,843 1,787
Heated front seats 512  
Cold Weather Package   637
Premium Package   1,843
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Sound Package   819
6-speed automated manual   1,372
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 4,130 9,175
Options (change) 3,387 8,461
Destination 695 720
Total Price $37,125 $34,635
Total Invoice $32,722 $32,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $301
Model Year20062006
ModelESA3
Trim3302.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine218hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$37,125$34,635
Adjustments for Features-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,850$34,635
Total Invoice$32,722$32,179
Adjustments for Features-2420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,480$32,179

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062006
ModelESA3
Trim3302.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
MP3-compatible player $50
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 
Total Value of Features$4,205$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2420

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062006
ModelESA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.5 in
Length191.1 in168.7 in
Width71.3 in69.5 in
Height57.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,329 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.554.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Compass0Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested235590%
Total Not Requested27510%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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