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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: $40,725

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $32,999

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,932

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $26,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelLSA3
Trim460L3.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $72,900 $35,875
Base Invoice $63,423 $33,364
Cargo net 59  
Cold Weather Package   500
Navigation system   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Cargo net 35  
Cold Weather Package   466
Navigation system   1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 59 4,025
Options (change) 35 3,743
Destination 765 825
Total Price $73,724 $40,725
Total Invoice $64,223 $37,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,734
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,318
Model Year20082009
ModelLSA3
Trim460L3.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine380hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$73,724$40,725
Adjustments for Features-2,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,459$40,725
Total Invoice$64,223$37,932
Adjustments for Features-1,9730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,250$37,932

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
ModelLSA3
Trim460L3.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
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
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,255$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9730

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
ModelLSA3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.7 in101.5 in
Length202.8 in168.7 in
Width73.8 in69.5 in
Height58.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,332 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.054.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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