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Lexus LS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,360

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $22,864

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,816

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $17,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelLSA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim430A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $49,176 $29,714 $40,596
Premium Package 1,390    
Satellite radio 486    
Cargo net 59 155 155
Cargo mat 69 160  
Proximity key 1,000    
Premium Plus Package   3,250  
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Premium Package 1,112    
Satellite radio 389    
Cargo net 35 144 144
Cargo mat 41 149  
Proximity key 800    
Premium Plus Package   3,024  
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 3,004 4,435 1,025
Options (change) 2,377 4,127 954
Destination 695 975 975
Total Price $60,224 $37,360 $45,650
Total Invoice $52,248 $34,816 $42,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,889
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,586
Model Year200620182018
ModelLSA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim430A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)178, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$60,224$37,360$45,650
Adjustments for Features-9750-3,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,249$37,360$42,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,805
Total Invoice$52,248$34,816$42,525
Adjustments for Features-8460-3,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,402$34,816$39,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,463

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

Model Year200620182018
ModelLSA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim430A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
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$6,455$5,480$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments-8460-3,246

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

Model Year20062018
ModelLSA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in103.8 in
Length197.4 in175.4 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height58.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Android Auto support100No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

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