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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: $35,645

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,213

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelISISISA3A3
Trim200t3003502.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,325 $39,700 $40,870 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $34,713 $36,921 $38,009 $25,361 $28,134
Navigation system 1,505 1,505 1,505 2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package 345 345 345 2,000 2,000
225/40YR18 935 935      
Blind spot warning system 600 600 600    
Premium Package 1,400 960 1,400    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Convenience Package       1,275 1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
iPod integration       -200 -200
Rear side airbags       350 350
Panoramic sunroof       1,100 1,100
Navigation system 1,392 1,392 1,392 1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package 317 317 317 1,860 1,860
225/40YR18 860 860      
Blind spot warning system 552 552 552    
Premium Package 1,288 883 1,288    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460    
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Convenience Package       1,186 1,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
iPod integration       -186 -186
Rear side airbags       325 325
Panoramic sunroof       1,023 1,023
Options (change) 5,285 4,845 4,350 7,500 7,500
Options (change) 4,869 4,464 4,009 6,977 6,977
Destination 950 950 950 875 875
Total Price $43,560 $45,495 $46,170 $35,645 $38,625
Total Invoice $40,532 $42,335 $42,968 $33,213 $35,986

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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: $5,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,644
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelISISISA3A3
Trim200t3003502.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T6T8M6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,560$45,495$46,170$35,645$38,625
Adjustments for Features-2,875-4,375-2,8750-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,685$41,120$43,295$35,645$37,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$2,610$0$1,930
Total Invoice$40,532$42,335$42,968$33,213$35,986
Adjustments for Features-2,675-4,071-2,6760-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,857$38,264$40,292$33,213$35,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$407$2,435$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelISISISA3A3
Trim200t3003502.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$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$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,930$8,430$6,930$4,055$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$4,375$2,875$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,675-4,071-2,6760-978

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162011
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 Weight3,584 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 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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