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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: $45,560

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $3,298

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,513

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $4,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelESA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim350A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $36,438 $29,714 $40,596
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
LED headlights 515    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,590    
Blind spot warning system 500    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,500    
Alloy wheels, optional design 40    
Power trunk closer 400    
Heated steering wheel 450    
Cargo net 64 155 155
Cargo mat 105 160  
Rear spoiler 319    
Prestige Package   9,750 5,300
Sport Package   650  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995  
Rear side airbags   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
LED headlights 473    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,392    
Blind spot warning system 460    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,221    
Alloy wheels, optional design 37    
Power trunk closer 368    
Heated steering wheel 415    
Cargo net 38 144 144
Cargo mat 65 149  
Rear spoiler 209    
Prestige Package   8,138 4,930
Sport Package   606  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926  
Rear side airbags   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 8,983 12,635 6,380
Options (change) 8,138 10,824 5,935
Destination 975 975 975
Total Price $48,858 $45,560 $51,005
Total Invoice $45,551 $41,513 $47,506

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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: $3,023
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,782
Model Year201720182018
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)835, 15705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,858$45,560$51,005
Adjustments for Features-2750-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,583$45,560$48,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,135
Total Invoice$45,551$41,513$47,506
Adjustments for Features-2560-2,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,295$41,513$45,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,841

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

Model Year201720182018
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
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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,420$6,145$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments-2560-2,152

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

Model Year20172018
ModelESA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in103.8 in
Length192.7 in175.4 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,198 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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length 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%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested395059%
Total Not Requested274041%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested190046%
Total Not Requested224054%

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