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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: $35,645

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,658

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,213

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelESA3
Trim3502.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,900 $27,270
Base Invoice $36,438 $25,361
Luxury Package 1,670  
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
LED headlights 515  
Navigation Package 1,470  
Cargo net 64  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Panoramic sunroof 500 1,100
Cold Weather Package   500
Convenience Package   1,275
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
Rear side airbags   350
Navigation system   2,000
6-speed manual   0
Luxury Package 1,536  
Sunshade, rear, power 192  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
LED headlights 473  
Navigation Package 1,360  
Cargo net 38  
Bodyside moldings 131  
Panoramic sunroof 460 1,023
Cold Weather Package   466
Convenience Package   1,186
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
Rear side airbags   325
Navigation system   1,860
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 5,428 7,500
Options (change) 4,926 6,977
Destination 975 875
Total Price $45,303 $35,645
Total Invoice $42,339 $33,213

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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: $3,918
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,762
Model Year20172012
ModelESA3
Trim3502.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$45,303$35,645
Adjustments for Features-5,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,563$35,645
Total Invoice$42,339$33,213
Adjustments for Features-5,3640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,975$33,213

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172012
ModelESA3
Trim3502.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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
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
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 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,080$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3640

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172012
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.3,263 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

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%
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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