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Lexus GS vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,895

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,446

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelGSGSA3A3
Trim3004302.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,150 $51,375 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $37,971 $44,694 $25,361 $28,134
Navigation system 2,250 2,250 2,000 2,000
Rain-sensing wipers 525 225    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Wood trim     400 400
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Navigation system 1,895 1,895 1,860 1,860
Rain-sensing wipers 420 180    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Sunroof 800 800    
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Wood trim     372 372
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 4,275 3,975 7,750 7,750
Options (change) 3,515 3,275 7,210 7,210
Destination 695 695 875 875
Total Price $48,120 $56,045 $35,895 $38,875
Total Invoice $42,181 $48,664 $33,446 $36,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,982
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelGSGSA3A3
Trim3004302.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine245hp V6300hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$48,120$56,045$35,895$38,875
Adjustments for Features-2,000-3,5000-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,120$52,545$35,895$37,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,425$0$1,930
Total Invoice$42,181$48,664$33,446$36,219
Adjustments for Features-1,753-3,0390-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,428$45,625$33,446$35,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,197$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Audi A3

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelGSGSA3A3
Trim3004302.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,405$6,905$3,405$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$3,500$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,753-3,0390-978

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062012
ModelGSA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length190.0 in168.7 in
Width71.7 in69.5 in
Height56.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.7 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.754.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 lighting150No
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 Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 lighting150No
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 Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%

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