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Lexus IS vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,675

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,764

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,037

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelISISISQ3
Trim250350F2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $31,800
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $29,574
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905 3,925  
Xenon HID headlights 875      
Rear spoiler 389 389    
Headlight washers 100   100  
Premium Plus Package       2,700
Navigation Plus Package       2,100
Sport Interior Package       550
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,601 3,601 3,619  
Xenon HID headlights 807      
Rear spoiler 268 268    
Headlight washers 92   92  
Premium Plus Package       2,512
Navigation Plus Package       1,954
Sport Interior Package       511
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
Options (change) 5,769 4,794 4,525 5,925
Options (change) 5,228 4,329 4,171 5,513
Destination 875 875 875 950
Total Price $40,439 $45,889 $66,700 $38,675
Total Invoice $37,533 $42,607 $62,055 $36,037

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,239
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,734
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelISISISQ3
Trim250350F2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$40,439$45,889$66,700$38,675
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,550-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,439$44,939$64,150$35,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$23,711$0
Total Invoice$37,533$42,607$62,055$36,037
Adjustments for Features0-882-2,372-3,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,533$41,725$59,683$32,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,192$22,150$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi Q3

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelISISISQ3
Trim250350F2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,055$4,005$5,605$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,550$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-882-2,372-3,238

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20122017
ModelISQ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in102.5 in
Length180.1 in172.8 in
Width70.9 in72.1 in
Height56.1 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.048.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested72573%
Total Not Requested26527%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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