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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: $37,345

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,795

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelESA3
Trim3502.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,725 $27,270
Base Invoice $34,400 $25,361
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535  
Navigation system 2,465 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Cold Weather Package   500
Convenience Package   1,275
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Rear side airbags   350
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251  
Navigation system 2,277 1,860
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Cold Weather Package   466
Convenience Package   1,186
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Rear side airbags   325
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
6-speed automated manual   1,376
Options (change) 6,500 9,180
Options (change) 5,988 8,539
Destination 875 895
Total Price $44,100 $37,345
Total Invoice $41,263 $34,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,293
Model Year20122013
ModelESA3
Trim3502.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$44,100$37,345
Adjustments for Features-2,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,775$37,345
Total Invoice$41,263$34,795
Adjustments for Features-2,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,088$34,795

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122013
ModelESA3
Trim3502.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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
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$5,805$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1750

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122013
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.3,329 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 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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