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

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Lexus ES vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,745

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $55

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,218

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $2,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelESA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim330A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $30,900 $34,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $28,640 $28,738 $31,806 $39,527
Stability control 650      
Xenon HID headlights 640      
Navigation system 2,200      
Heated front seats 640      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620      
Technology Package   2,700 2,700 2,600
Premium Plus Package   2,700 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
235/35YR19       1,500
Stability control 520      
Xenon HID headlights 512      
Navigation system 1,843      
Heated front seats 512      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496      
Technology Package   2,512 2,512 2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,512 2,512  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
235/35YR19       1,397
Options (change) 4,750 5,975 5,975 4,675
Options (change) 3,883 5,560 5,560 4,351
Destination 695 925 925 925
Total Price $37,745 $37,800 $41,100 $48,100
Total Invoice $33,218 $35,223 $38,291 $44,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $854
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelESA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim330A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA5S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$37,745$37,800$41,100$48,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,235-2,935-4,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,745$36,565$38,165$43,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600$6,825
Total Invoice$33,218$35,223$38,291$44,803
Adjustments for Features0-1,151-2,734-4,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,218$34,072$35,557$40,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,485$6,344

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelESA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim330A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,405$5,640$7,340$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235$2,935$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151-2,734-4,387

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062016
ModelESA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.8 in
Length191.1 in175.4 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

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