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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: $37,125

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $250

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,722

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $2,102

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelESA3
Trim3302.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,300 $27,270
Base Invoice $28,640 $25,361
Stability control 650  
Xenon HID headlights 640  
Navigation system 2,200 2,000
Heated front seats 640  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Wood trim   400
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Stability control 520  
Xenon HID headlights 512  
Navigation system 1,843 1,860
Heated front seats 512  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Wood trim   372
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 4,130 9,230
Options (change) 3,387 8,588
Destination 695 875
Total Price $37,125 $37,375
Total Invoice $32,722 $34,824

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,496
Model Year20062012
ModelESA3
Trim3302.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine218hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$37,125$37,375
Adjustments for Features0-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,125$36,725
Total Invoice$32,722$34,824
Adjustments for Features0-606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,722$34,218

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062012
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
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,005$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-606

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062012
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, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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 lighting150No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105567%
Total Not Requested52533%
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%

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