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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: $41,075

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $2,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,257

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $2,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelESA3
Trim3503.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,725 $35,875
Base Invoice $34,400 $33,364
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535  
Navigation system 2,465 1,950
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Rear side airbags   350
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251  
Navigation system 2,277 1,813
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Rear side airbags   325
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 6,000 4,375
Options (change) 5,528 4,068
Destination 875 825
Total Price $43,600 $41,075
Total Invoice $40,803 $38,257

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,055
Model Year20122009
ModelESA3
Trim3503.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,600$41,075
Adjustments for Features-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,075$41,075
Total Invoice$40,803$38,257
Adjustments for Features-4910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,312$38,257

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122009
ModelESA3
Trim3503.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,905$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4910

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122009
ModelESA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length191.1 in168.7 in
Width71.1 in69.5 in
Height57.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.754.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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