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Lexus IS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,765

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $6,256

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,860

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $5,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelISA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimFRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,300 $54,500
Base Invoice $57,009 $50,686
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Headlight washers 100  
Cargo net 64 150
Cargo mat 73 115
All-weather floor mats 109 180
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Universal garage door opener   295
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Headlight washers 92  
Cargo net 39 139
Cargo mat 44 107
All-weather floor mats 65 168
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Universal garage door opener   274
Options (change) 846 1,315
Options (change) 700 1,224
Destination 875 950
Total Price $63,021 $56,765
Total Invoice $58,584 $52,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,566
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,806
Model Year20122017
ModelISA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimFRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8400hp I5
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$63,021$56,765
Adjustments for Features0-3,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,021$53,455
Total Invoice$58,584$52,860
Adjustments for Features0-3,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,584$49,778

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20122017
ModelISA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimFRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,805$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,082

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20122017
ModelISA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in103.8 in
Length180.1 in175.4 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.3 ft3

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