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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: $49,893

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $607

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,455

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelESA3 / S3
Trim350S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,620 $41,100
Base Invoice $34,300 $38,224
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935  
Xenon HID headlights 565  
Alloy wheels, optional design 110  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Power trunk closer 400  
Heated steering wheel 450  
Lane departure warning 1,015  
Rain-sensing wipers 155  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,745  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Cargo mat 105 155
Cargo net 64 150
Rear spoiler 319  
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Prestige Package   5,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Rear side airbags   350
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699  
Xenon HID headlights 521  
Alloy wheels, optional design 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Power trunk closer 368  
Heated steering wheel 416  
Lane departure warning 933  
Rain-sensing wipers 144  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,452  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Cargo mat 65 144
Cargo net 38 139
Rear spoiler 209  
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Prestige Package   5,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 12,363 8,505
Options (change) 11,245 7,909
Destination 910 895
Total Price $49,893 $50,500
Total Invoice $46,455 $47,028

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $453
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $414
Model Year20142015
ModelESA3 / S3
Trim350S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$49,893$50,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,893$49,440
Total Invoice$46,455$47,028
Adjustments for Features0-987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,455$46,041

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142015
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
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver attention monitor$500 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
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
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,080$9,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-987

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142015
ModelESA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in103.8 in
Length192.7 in175.4 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested122577%
Total Not Requested37523%

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 warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
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 mirror75No
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 system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested207559%
Total Not Requested142541%

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