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Lexus GS vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,755

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $3,179

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,411

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelGSA3 / S3
Trim350S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,850 $42,500
Base Invoice $39,916 $39,527
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation system 1,850  
Rear spoiler 200  
Satellite radio 486  
Rain-sensing wipers 525  
Cargo net 59 150
Cargo mat 69 155
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620  
AWD 1,950  
235/35YR19   1,500
Technology Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear side airbags   350
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Navigation system 1,555  
Rear spoiler 160  
Satellite radio 389  
Rain-sensing wipers 420  
Cargo net 35 139
Cargo mat 41 144
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496  
AWD 1,736  
235/35YR19   1,397
Technology Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 6,259 5,330
Options (change) 5,232 4,959
Destination 825 925
Total Price $51,934 $48,755
Total Invoice $45,973 $45,411

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,639
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $990
Model Year20092016
ModelGSA3 / S3
Trim350S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/35-19
Total Price$51,934$48,755
Adjustments for Features0-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,934$48,295
Total Invoice$45,973$45,411
Adjustments for Features0-428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,973$44,983

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092016
ModelGSA3 / S3
Trim350S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,630$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-428

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092016
ModelGSA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in103.8 in
Length190.0 in175.4 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,965 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

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