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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: $41,375

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $5,957

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,532

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $5,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelESA3
Trim3503.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,900 $34,915
Base Invoice $36,438 $32,471
Navigation Package 1,470  
Ultra Luxury Package 3,500  
Alloy wheels, optional design 40  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Power trunk closer 400  
Heated steering wheel 450  
LED headlights 515  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Cargo net 64  
Rear spoiler 319  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Sunshades, second row   150
iPod integration   0
Rear side airbags   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Heated front seats   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Navigation system   1,950
Navigation Package 1,360  
Ultra Luxury Package 3,221  
Alloy wheels, optional design 37  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Power trunk closer 368  
Heated steering wheel 415  
LED headlights 473  
Bodyside moldings 131  
Cargo net 38  
Rear spoiler 209  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
Sunshades, second row   139
iPod integration   0
Rear side airbags   325
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Heated front seats   418
Xenon HID headlights   745
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Navigation system   1,813
Options (change) 7,457 5,685
Options (change) 6,712 5,286
Destination 975 775
Total Price $47,332 $41,375
Total Invoice $44,125 $38,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,777
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,696
Model Year20172008
ModelESA3
Trim3503.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$47,332$41,375
Adjustments for Features-4,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,152$41,375
Total Invoice$44,125$38,532
Adjustments for Features-3,8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,228$38,532

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172008
ModelESA3
Trim3503.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,255$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8970

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172008
ModelESA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in101.5 in
Length192.7 in168.7 in
Width71.7 in69.5 in
Height57.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.254.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested152559%
Total Not Requested107541%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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