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Lexus LC vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LC vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,195

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $58,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,865

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $53,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelLCLCA3A3
Trim500500h2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $92,000 $96,510 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $84,640 $88,788 $25,361 $28,134
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package     500 500
iPod integration     -200 -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package     466 466
iPod integration     -186 -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Navigation system     1,860 1,860
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
Options (change) 0 0 6,050 6,050
Options (change) 0 0 5,629 5,629
Destination 995 995 875 875
Total Price $92,995 $97,505 $34,195 $37,175
Total Invoice $85,635 $89,783 $31,865 $34,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LC vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,293
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelLCLCA3A3
Trim500500h2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine471hp V8295hp V6 H200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT10B10M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$92,995$97,505$34,195$37,175
Adjustments for Features-8,120-8,2950-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,875$89,210$34,195$36,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,335$0$1,930
Total Invoice$85,635$89,783$31,865$34,638
Adjustments for Features-7,477-7,6380-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,158$82,145$31,865$33,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,987$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Lexus LC vs. Audi A3

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelLCLCA3A3
Trim500500h2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500   
10-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic $2000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
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  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Performance meter$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,675$11,850$3,555$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,120$8,295$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,477-7,6380-978

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LC vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182012
ModelLCA3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.0 in101.5 in
Length187.4 in168.7 in
Width75.6 in69.5 in
Height53.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,281 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom32.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.5 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.454.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
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%
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, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
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%
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, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

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