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Lexus IS 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 IS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,615 Lexus IS 250 | ||||
| Difference: $1,885 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,917 Lexus IS 250 | ||||
| Difference: $3,679 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | IS | IS | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,990 | $35,440 | $31,950 | $43,650 |
| Base Invoice | $26,389 | $31,186 | $29,714 | $40,596 |
| Sport Package | 3,695 | 3,695 | ||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,990 | 3,990 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 2,850 | 2,850 | ||
| Prestige Package | 9,750 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,956 | 2,956 | ||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,302 | 3,302 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 2,280 | 2,280 | ||
| Prestige Package | 8,138 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,035 | 11,035 | 10,575 | 870 |
| Options (change) | 8,938 | 8,938 | 8,907 | 810 |
| Destination | 590 | 590 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $41,615 | $47,065 | $43,500 | $45,495 |
| Total Invoice | $35,917 | $40,714 | $39,596 | $42,381 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,915 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $220 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | IS | IS | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 14 | 300, 14 | 705, 14 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $41,615 | $47,065 | $43,500 | $45,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,050 | -3,800 | -3,485 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,615 | $46,015 | $39,700 | $42,010 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,400 | $0 | $2,310 |
| Total Invoice | $35,917 | $40,714 | $39,596 | $42,381 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -908 | -3,459 | -3,246 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,917 | $39,806 | $36,137 | $39,135 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,889 | $0 | $2,998 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | IS | IS | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,430 | $6,480 | $9,230 | $8,915 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,050 | $3,800 | $3,485 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -908 | -3,459 | -3,246 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | IS | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,456 lb. | 3,198 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.9 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.7 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 30.6 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1475 | 57% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1475 | 57% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2225 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 4465 | 67% |
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