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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: $43,600

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $3,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,688

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $4,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelESA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim350A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $34,400 $29,714 $40,596
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535    
Prestige Package   9,750 5,300
Rear side airbags   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Adaptive cruise control 1,380    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251    
Prestige Package   8,138 4,930
Rear side airbags   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 9,600 10,675 6,225
Options (change) 8,840 8,999 5,791
Destination 875 975 975
Total Price $47,200 $43,600 $50,850
Total Invoice $44,115 $39,688 $47,362

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,065
Model Year201220182018
ModelESA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim350A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,200$43,600$50,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,200$41,800$46,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200
Total Invoice$44,115$39,688$47,362
Adjustments for Features0-1,638-4,517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,115$38,050$42,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,795

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

Model Year201220182018
ModelESA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim350A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
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$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$6,730$8,530$11,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,638-4,517

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

Model Year20122018
ModelESA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length191.1 in175.4 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,198 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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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 sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested70035%
Total Not Requested130065%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested252538%
Total Not Requested416562%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested127531%
Total Not Requested286569%

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