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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: $47,914

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,281

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,483

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelESA3 / S3
Trim350S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,120 $41,100
Base Invoice $30,253 $38,224
Ultra Luxury Package 5,380  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,600  
Rear spoiler 299  
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Prestige Package   5,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Rear side airbags   350
Ultra Luxury Package 4,378  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Adaptive cruise control 2,080  
Rear spoiler 199  
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Prestige Package   5,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 13,029 8,200
Options (change) 10,465 7,626
Destination 765 895
Total Price $47,914 $50,195
Total Invoice $41,483 $46,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 S3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,877
Model Year20082015
ModelESA3 / S3
Trim350S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$47,914$50,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,914$46,560
Total Invoice$41,483$46,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,483$43,360

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082015
ModelESA3 / S3
Trim350S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,055$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,385

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082015
ModelESA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length191.1 in175.4 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested207556%
Total Not Requested160044%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested192555%
Total Not Requested157545%

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