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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: $42,415

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $30,508

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,515

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $25,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelLSA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim460A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,130 $31,200 $42,900
Base Invoice $59,746 $29,016 $39,898
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500    
Comfort Package 2,185    
Luxury Value Edition 965    
Cargo net 64 150 150
Cargo mat 95 115 115
All-weather floor mats 109 180 180
Prestige Package   8,950  
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Technology Package     3,000
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,290    
Comfort Package 1,880    
Luxury Value Edition 878    
Cargo net 38 139 139
Cargo mat 57 107 107
All-weather floor mats 65 168 168
Prestige Package   8,325  
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Technology Package     2,790
Options (change) 4,918 10,265 4,315
Options (change) 4,208 9,549 4,014
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $72,923 $42,415 $48,165
Total Invoice $64,829 $39,515 $44,862

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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: $30,433
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,247
Model Year201120172017
ModelLSA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim460A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT8S7S6
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$72,923$42,415$48,165
Adjustments for Features-750-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,848$42,415$47,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,625
Total Invoice$64,829$39,515$44,862
Adjustments for Features-670-1,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,762$39,515$43,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,299

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

Model Year201120172017
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 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
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 
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
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 
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
Self-repairing paint$0  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$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
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$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 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  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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$8,255$8,180$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-670-1,048

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

Model Year20112017
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 Legroom43.7 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 Legroom35.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested152579%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested250037%
Total Not Requested429063%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested92548%
Total Not Requested99052%

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