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Lexus HS vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus HS vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,295

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,888

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelHSHSA3A3
Trim250h250h Premium2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,330 $39,100 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $33,061 $35,581 $25,361 $28,134
Navigation Package 2,125 2,125    
Rearview camera 350      
Heated front seats 440      
LED headlights 1,805 1,805    
Obstacle detection, rear   500    
Wide-view front camera   700    
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
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Navigation Package 1,942 1,942    
Rearview camera 302      
Heated front seats 378      
LED headlights 1,552 1,552    
Obstacle detection, rear   430    
Wide-view front camera   602    
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
Navigation system     1,860 1,860
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 4,720 5,130 7,150 7,150
Options (change) 4,174 4,526 6,652 6,652
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $41,925 $45,105 $35,295 $38,275
Total Invoice $38,110 $40,982 $32,888 $35,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,518
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelHSHSA3A3
Trim250h250h Premium2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine147hp I4 H147hp I4 H200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTCVTM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$41,925$45,105$35,295$38,275
Adjustments for Features-1,875-3,8750-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,050$41,230$35,295$37,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,180$0$1,930
Total Invoice$38,110$40,982$32,888$35,661
Adjustments for Features-1,704-3,5210-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,406$37,461$32,888$34,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,055$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Audi A3

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelHSHSA3A3
Trim250h250h Premium2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Wide-view front camera $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer  $75$75
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,255$8,255$4,380$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$3,875$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,704-3,5210-978

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112012
ModelHSA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length184.8 in168.7 in
Width70.3 in69.5 in
Height59.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.154.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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 wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%

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 wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%

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