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Lexus ES vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,795

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,375

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelESA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim330A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $28,640 $29,714 $40,596
Xenon HID headlights 640    
Stability control 650    
Heated front seats 640    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Universal garage door opener   295 295
S Sport Package     1,100
Xenon HID headlights 512    
Stability control 520    
Heated front seats 512    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Universal garage door opener   274 274
S Sport Package     1,024
Options (change) 2,550 870 1,970
Options (change) 2,040 810 1,834
Destination 695 975 975
Total Price $35,545 $33,795 $46,595
Total Invoice $31,375 $31,499 $43,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $159
Model Year200620182018
ModelESA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim330A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA5S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,545$33,795$46,595
Adjustments for Features-400-5,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,505$33,795$40,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,925
Total Invoice$31,375$31,499$43,405
Adjustments for Features-350-5,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,340$31,499$37,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,433

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

Model Year200620182018
ModelESA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim330A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $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$5,255$5,215$11,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$0$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-350-5,473

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

Model Year20062018
ModelESA3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,198 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 / RS3 S3

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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