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Lexus LS vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,475

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $23,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,775

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelLSA3
Trim4302.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,525 $27,270
Base Invoice $49,176 $25,361
Modern Luxury Package 4,980  
Satellite radio 486  
Cargo net 59  
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Cold Weather Package   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
AWD   2,100
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Wood trim   400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Modern Luxury Package 4,040  
Satellite radio 389  
Cargo net 35  
Navigation system   1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Cold Weather Package   466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
AWD   1,951
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Wood trim   372
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 5,525 11,330
Options (change) 4,464 10,539
Destination 695 875
Total Price $62,745 $39,475
Total Invoice $54,335 $36,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,846
Model Year20062012
ModelLSA3
Trim4302.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine278hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$62,745$39,475
Adjustments for Features-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,920$39,475
Total Invoice$54,335$36,775
Adjustments for Features-7140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,621$36,775

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062012
ModelLSA3
Trim4302.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,540$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7140

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062012
ModelLSA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.2 in101.5 in
Length197.4 in168.7 in
Width72.0 in69.5 in
Height58.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.254.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested115047%
Total Not Requested130053%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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