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Lexus IS vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,544

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,931

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelISISISA3A3
Trim250350F2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $22,998 $31,561
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485 1,950 1,950
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440      
Xenon HID headlights 875     650 800
Cargo net 64 64 64    
Cold Weather Package       700 700
Sport Package       1,800  
Convenience Package       675  
Sound Package       900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       450 450
Satellite radio       350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link       435 435
Panoramic sunroof       1,100 1,100
Navigation system 2,233 2,233 2,251 1,787 1,775
F Sport Package 2,098 2,098      
Xenon HID headlights 753     592 728
Cargo net 39 39 39    
Cold Weather Package       637 637
Sport Package       1,638  
Convenience Package       614  
Sound Package       819  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       410 410
Satellite radio       319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link       396 396
Panoramic sunroof       1,001 1,001
Options (change) 5,844 4,969 2,549 9,010 5,785
Options (change) 5,123 4,370 2,290 8,213 5,266
Destination 875 875 875 720 720
Total Price $40,014 $45,564 $64,084 $34,470 $40,485
Total Invoice $35,964 $40,993 $57,759 $31,931 $37,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,986
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelISISISA3A3
Trim250350F2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$40,014$45,564$64,084$34,470$40,485
Adjustments for Features-1,165-2,165-3,4400-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,849$43,399$60,644$34,470$37,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$21,795$0$2,715
Total Invoice$35,964$40,993$57,759$31,931$37,547
Adjustments for Features-1,047-1,948-3,1000-3,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,917$39,045$54,659$31,931$34,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,128$19,742$0$2,555

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelISISISA3A3
Trim250350F2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
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  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Second-row low console  $100  
Ski sack   $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
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  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers $50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$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, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,180$5,180$6,455$3,015$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$2,165$3,440$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,047-1,948-3,1000-3,061

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112006
ModelISA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in101.5 in
Length180.1 in168.7 in
Width70.9 in69.5 in
Height56.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.054.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested203099%
Total Not Requested251%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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