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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: $44,695

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $3,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,709

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $3,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelISISA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim300350A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,700 $40,870 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $36,921 $38,009 $29,714 $40,596
Adaptive cruise control 500 500    
F Sport Package 3,145 3,155    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645 2,645    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Blind spot warning system 600 600    
Prestige Package     9,750 5,300
Sport Package     650  
Rear side airbags     350 350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250  
Metal pedals     195  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
S Sport Package       1,100
Adaptive cruise control 460 460    
F Sport Package 2,893 2,905    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441 2,441    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Blind spot warning system 552 552    
Prestige Package     8,138 4,930
Sport Package     606  
Rear side airbags     325 325
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233  
Metal pedals     182  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
S Sport Package       1,024
Options (change) 7,390 7,400 11,770 7,325
Options (change) 6,806 6,818 10,020 6,815
Destination 950 950 975 975
Total Price $48,040 $49,220 $44,695 $51,950
Total Invoice $44,677 $45,777 $40,709 $48,386

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,065
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelISISA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim300350A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6306hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6T8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,040$49,220$44,695$51,950
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-2,225-5,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,040$49,220$42,470$46,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$0$4,180
Total Invoice$44,677$45,777$40,709$48,386
Adjustments for Features-9300-2,027-4,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,747$45,777$38,682$43,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,030$0$4,768

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

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelISISA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim300350A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700
RWD $0  
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$5,230$4,230$6,455$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$2,225$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-9300-2,027-4,936

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

Model Year20162018
ModelISA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.8 in
Length183.7 in175.4 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested137566%
Total Not Requested70034%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested207575%
Total Not Requested70025%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested367555%
Total Not Requested301545%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested162539%
Total Not Requested251561%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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