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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: $35,645

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,213

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $15,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720112011
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGSA3A3
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,980 $50,695 $54,810 $63,635 $68,680 $83,940 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $50,127 $47,147 $50,932 $59,181 $63,824 $78,064 $25,361 $28,134
Navigation system 0           2,000 2,000
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 65 65    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 500 500      
Premium Package   0            
RWD   0            
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
Navigation system 0           1,860 1,860
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 39 39    
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 430 430 430      
Premium Package   0            
RWD   0            
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) 565 565 565 565 565 65 7,500 7,500
Options (change) 469 469 469 469 469 39 6,977 6,977
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 875 875
Total Price $55,520 $52,235 $56,350 $65,175 $70,220 $84,980 $35,645 $38,625
Total Invoice $51,571 $48,591 $52,376 $60,625 $65,268 $79,078 $33,213 $35,986

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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: $9,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,099
Model Year20172017201720172017201720112011
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGSA3A3
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H467hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6T8M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$55,520$52,235$56,350$65,175$70,220$84,980$35,645$38,625
Adjustments for Features-8,975-6,750-8,900-7,340-8,990-8,7750-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,545$45,485$47,450$57,835$61,230$76,205$35,645$37,575
Cost Above Minimum$1,060$0$1,965$12,350$15,745$30,720$0$1,930
Total Invoice$51,571$48,591$52,376$60,625$65,268$79,078$33,213$35,986
Adjustments for Features-8,337-6,279-8,272-6,828-8,356-8,1660-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,234$42,312$44,104$53,797$56,912$70,912$33,213$35,008
Cost Above Minimum$922$0$1,792$11,485$14,600$28,600$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172017201720172017201720112011
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGSA3A3
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100   
6-speed manual      $150 
6-speed automated manual       $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850   
Cruise control      $150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100$100   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0 $0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75$75
Storage compartment under front seat(s)      $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles      $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper      $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15   
Wiper de-icer   $25$25   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0  
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300  
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200 $200   
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration      $100$100
SD Card slot      $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge$75       
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear      $100$100
Fog lights      $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25   
LED headlights     $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Performance meter$150 $150 $150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100 $100$100
Carbon fiber trim     $200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats      $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals     $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150 $150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150 $150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$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$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100 $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100 $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede     $1000  
Wood trim $300 $300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 $1000 $1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,740$10,515$12,665$11,105$12,755$12,540$3,765$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,975$6,750$8,900$7,340$8,990$8,775$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,337-6,279-8,272-6,828-8,356-8,1660-978

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172011
ModelGSA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length192.1 in168.7 in
Width72.4 in69.5 in
Height57.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,806 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.254.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%

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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