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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: $37,415

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,208

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,860

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelISISISA3A3
Trim250350F2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $25,361 $28,134
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485 2,000 2,000
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440      
Cargo net 64 64 64    
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 120 120
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Xenon HID headlights 875        
Titanium Sport Package       2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package       2,000 2,000
Convenience Package       1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Panoramic sunroof       1,100 1,100
iPod integration       -200 -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Navigation system 2,233 2,233 2,251 1,860 1,860
F Sport Package 2,098 2,098      
Cargo net 39 39 39    
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 112 112
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 430    
Xenon HID headlights 753        
Titanium Sport Package       1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package       1,860 1,860
Convenience Package       1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Panoramic sunroof       1,023 1,023
iPod integration       -186 -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
Options (change) 6,453 5,578 3,158 9,270 9,270
Options (change) 5,618 4,865 2,785 8,624 8,624
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $40,623 $46,173 $64,693 $37,415 $40,395
Total Invoice $36,459 $41,488 $58,254 $34,860 $37,633

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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: $1,718
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $262
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelISISISA3A3
Trim250350F2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T6T8M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
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$40,623$46,173$64,693$37,415$40,395
Adjustments for Features-1,490-2,490-3,6650-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,133$43,683$61,028$37,415$39,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$21,895$0$1,930
Total Invoice$36,459$41,488$58,254$34,860$37,633
Adjustments for Features-1,337-2,237-3,3000-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,122$39,251$54,954$34,860$36,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,129$19,832$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelISISISA3A3
Trim250350F2.0T2.0 TDI
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$0
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
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
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
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   
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 $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 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,480$5,480$6,655$2,990$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,490$2,490$3,665$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,337-2,237-3,3000-978

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112012
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 spoiler200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%

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 spoiler200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%

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, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
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 Requested140589%
Total Not Requested17511%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
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 Requested140589%
Total Not Requested17511%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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