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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: $35,665

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $14,359

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,233

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120132013
ModelGSGSGSA3A3
Trim350460450h2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $42,210 $49,279 $53,056 $25,361 $28,134
Cargo net 59 59 59    
Navigation system 1,165 1,165 1,665 2,000 2,000
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Convenience Package       1,275 1,275
Premium Plus Package       2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
iPod integration       -200 -200
Rear side airbags       350 350
Panoramic sunroof       1,100 1,100
Cargo net 35 35 35    
Navigation system 1,068 1,068 1,523 1,860 1,860
Rain-sensing wipers 452 86      
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430      
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Convenience Package       1,186 1,186
Premium Plus Package       1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
iPod integration       -186 -186
Rear side airbags       325 325
Panoramic sunroof       1,023 1,023
Options (change) 2,249 1,824 1,724 7,500 7,500
Options (change) 1,985 1,619 1,558 6,977 6,977
Destination 875 875 875 895 895
Total Price $50,024 $58,069 $61,549 $35,665 $38,645
Total Invoice $45,070 $51,773 $55,489 $33,233 $36,006

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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: $11,019
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,828
Model Year20112011201120132013
ModelGSGSGSA3A3
Trim350460450h2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$50,024$58,069$61,549$35,665$38,645
Adjustments for Features-3,340-5,040-5,2150-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,684$53,029$56,334$35,665$37,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,345$9,650$0$1,930
Total Invoice$45,070$51,773$55,489$33,233$36,006
Adjustments for Features-3,009-4,494-4,7020-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,061$47,279$50,787$33,233$35,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,218$8,726$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112011201120132013
ModelGSGSGSA3A3
Trim350460450h2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,505$8,205$8,380$3,165$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,340$5,040$5,215$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,009-4,494-4,7020-978

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112013
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 Weight3,796 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, 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
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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