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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: $43,745

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $27,532

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,824

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $21,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelLSA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim460A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,900 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $53,940 $29,714 $40,596
Navigation system 3,115    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850    
Cargo net 59 155 155
Cargo mat 89 160  
All-weather floor mats 99 180  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900    
Prestige Package   9,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Universal garage door opener     295
Navigation system 2,602    
Obstacle detection, rear 400    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280    
Cargo net 35 144 144
Cargo mat 53 149  
All-weather floor mats 59 168  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760    
Prestige Package   8,138  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Universal garage door opener     274
Options (change) 7,612 10,820 1,025
Options (change) 6,189 9,135 954
Destination 765 975 975
Total Price $71,277 $43,745 $45,650
Total Invoice $60,894 $39,824 $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: $29,407
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,777
Model Year200820182018
ModelLSA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim460A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10705, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$71,277$43,745$45,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,277$41,870$44,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,260
Total Invoice$60,894$39,824$42,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,707-1,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,894$38,117$41,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,992

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

Model Year200820182018
ModelLSA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim460A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control  $150
Remote app $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player $0 
Handwriting recognition $200 
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
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  
Metal pedals  $75
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$7,470$9,345$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,707-1,416

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

Model Year20082018
ModelLSA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in103.8 in
Length198.0 in175.4 in
Width73.8 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft312.3 ft3

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested237536%
Total Not Requested431564%

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