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Lexus GS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus GS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,545 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $11,134 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,918 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $8,789 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 350 | 460 | 450h | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $55,370 | $58,950 | $31,950 | $43,650 |
| Base Invoice | $42,210 | $49,279 | $53,056 | $29,714 | $40,596 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | 525 | 100 | |||
| Cargo net | 59 | 59 | 59 | 155 | 155 |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | 200 | 200 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 620 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,250 | ||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | |||
| S Sport Package | 1,100 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 430 | 430 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | 452 | 86 | |||
| Cargo net | 35 | 35 | 35 | 144 | 144 |
| Rear spoiler | 172 | 172 | 172 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 533 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,024 | ||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | |||
| S Sport Package | 1,024 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,904 | 859 | 259 | 5,620 | 2,475 |
| Options (change) | 1,622 | 723 | 207 | 5,229 | 2,303 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $49,679 | $57,104 | $60,084 | $38,545 | $47,100 |
| Total Invoice | $44,707 | $50,877 | $54,138 | $35,918 | $43,874 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,744 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,438 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 350 | 460 | 450h | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 303hp V6 | 342hp V8 | 292hp V6 H | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | CVT-6 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $49,679 | $57,104 | $60,084 | $38,545 | $47,100 |
| Adjustments for Features | -390 | -1,590 | -1,940 | 0 | -3,800 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,289 | $55,514 | $58,144 | $38,545 | $43,300 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,225 | $8,855 | $0 | $4,755 |
| Total Invoice | $44,707 | $50,877 | $54,138 | $35,918 | $43,874 |
| Adjustments for Features | -351 | -1,417 | -1,748 | 0 | -3,540 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,356 | $49,460 | $52,390 | $35,918 | $40,334 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,104 | $8,034 | $0 | $4,416 |
Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 350 | 460 | 450h | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $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 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar 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 | $500 | $500 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,255 | $7,455 | $7,805 | $5,865 | $9,665 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $390 | $1,590 | $1,940 | $0 | $3,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -351 | -1,417 | -1,748 | 0 | -3,540 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | GS | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,796 lb. | 3,198 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.5 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.0 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.4 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.7 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 48% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| S Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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