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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: $35,145

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,747

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelISISA3A3
Trim2503502.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $25,361 $28,134
Navigation system 1,855 1,855 2,000 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
iPod integration     -200 -200
Rear side airbags     350 350
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Navigation system 1,716 1,716 1,860 1,860
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
iPod integration     -186 -186
Rear side airbags     325 325
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 2,355 2,355 7,000 7,000
Options (change) 2,176 2,176 6,511 6,511
Destination 925 925 875 875
Total Price $39,830 $43,345 $35,145 $38,125
Total Invoice $37,095 $40,362 $32,747 $35,520

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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: $3,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,170
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelISISA3A3
Trim2503502.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T8M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$39,830$43,345$35,145$38,125
Adjustments for Features-1,265-1,4650-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,565$41,880$35,145$37,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0$1,930
Total Invoice$37,095$40,362$32,747$35,520
Adjustments for Features-1,178-1,3640-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,917$38,998$32,747$34,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A3

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelISISA3A3
Trim2503502.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,730$4,930$3,465$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$1,465$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,178-1,3640-978

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152012
ModelISA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.5 in
Length183.7 in168.7 in
Width71.3 in69.5 in
Height56.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.854.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
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 Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
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 Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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