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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: $36,970

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,044

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,441

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120092009
ModelISISISA3A3
Trim250350F2.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $25,035 $33,364
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485 1,950 1,950
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440      
Cargo net 64 64 64    
Xenon HID headlights 875        
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Sport Package       1,400 1,400
Convenience Package       1,800  
S Line Package       2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Panoramic sunroof       1,100 1,100
Navigation system 2,233 2,233 2,251 1,813 1,813
F Sport Package 2,098 2,098      
Cargo net 39 39 39    
Xenon HID headlights 753        
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Sport Package       1,303 1,303
Convenience Package       1,675  
S Line Package       1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       441 441
Panoramic sunroof       1,023 1,023
Options (change) 5,844 4,969 2,549 9,225 5,425
Options (change) 5,123 4,370 2,290 8,581 5,046
Destination 875 875 875 825 825
Total Price $40,014 $45,564 $64,084 $36,970 $42,125
Total Invoice $35,964 $40,993 $57,759 $34,441 $39,235

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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: $1,804
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $409
Model Year20112011201120092009
ModelISISISA3A3
Trim250350F2.0T3.2
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)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,014$45,564$64,084$36,970$42,125
Adjustments for Features-1,240-2,240-3,4150-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,774$43,324$60,669$36,970$39,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$21,895$0$2,505
Total Invoice$35,964$40,993$57,759$34,441$39,235
Adjustments for Features-1,114-2,015-3,0780-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,850$38,978$54,681$34,441$36,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,128$19,831$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112011201120092009
ModelISISISA3A3
Trim250350F2.0T3.2
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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
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  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Second-row low console  $100  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
iPod integration$100$100$100  
SD Card slot   $25$25
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   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$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, passenger seat$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$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,430$5,430$6,605$3,190$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$2,240$3,415$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,114-2,015-3,0780-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112009
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, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested108086%
Total Not Requested17514%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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