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Lexus LS vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus LS vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,950 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $24,864 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,285 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $18,891 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | LS | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 430 | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $56,525 | $29,900 | $32,600 | $33,200 | $41,100 |
| Base Invoice | $49,176 | $27,808 | $30,318 | $30,876 | $38,224 |
| Modern Luxury Package | 4,980 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 486 | ||||
| Cargo net | 59 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Cargo mat | 69 | 155 | 155 | 155 | 155 |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||
| Navigation Plus Package | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | |
| Convenience Package | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Modern Luxury Package | 4,040 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 389 | ||||
| Cargo net | 35 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 |
| Cargo mat | 41 | 144 | 144 | 144 | 144 |
| Proximity key | 800 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | 2,371 | 2,371 | ||
| Navigation Plus Package | 2,418 | 2,418 | 2,418 | 2,418 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,302 | 1,302 | 1,302 | 1,302 | |
| Convenience Package | 697 | 697 | 697 | 697 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | 511 | 511 | 511 | |
| Options (change) | 6,594 | 8,155 | 8,155 | 8,155 | 5,605 |
| Options (change) | 5,305 | 7,582 | 7,582 | 7,582 | 5,211 |
| Destination | 695 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $63,814 | $38,950 | $41,650 | $42,250 | $47,600 |
| Total Invoice | $55,176 | $36,285 | $38,795 | $39,353 | $44,330 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,339 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,572 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | LS | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 430 | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 278hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 220hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 | S6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 240, 9 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $63,814 | $38,950 | $41,650 | $42,250 | $47,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,525 | 0 | 0 | -1,700 | -2,975 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $62,289 | $38,950 | $41,650 | $40,550 | $44,625 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,700 | $1,600 | $5,675 |
| Total Invoice | $55,176 | $36,285 | $38,795 | $39,353 | $44,330 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,319 | 0 | 0 | -1,583 | -2,771 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $53,857 | $36,285 | $38,795 | $37,770 | $41,559 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,510 | $1,485 | $5,274 |
Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | LS | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 430 | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,790 | $4,265 | $4,265 | $5,965 | $7,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,525 | $0 | $0 | $1,700 | $2,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,319 | 0 | 0 | -1,583 | -2,771 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | LS | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.2 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 197.4 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,991 lb. | 3,176 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 44.0 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.2 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.6 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430
| Modern Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 50% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 38% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 50% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 38% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 50% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 38% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 35% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 38% |
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