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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: $35,645

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $43,604

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,213

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $39,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelLSLSA3A3
Trim460L600h L2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $78,290 $119,910 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $72,028 $110,316 $25,361 $28,134
Cargo net 64 64    
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Rear side airbags     350 350
iPod integration     -200 -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Cargo net 38 38    
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Navigation system     1,860 1,860
Rear side airbags     325 325
iPod integration     -186 -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 64 64 7,500 7,500
Options (change) 38 38 6,977 6,977
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $79,249 $120,869 $35,645 $38,625
Total Invoice $72,961 $111,249 $33,213 $35,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,832
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelLSLSA3A3
Trim460L600h L2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine386hp V8389hp V8 H200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT8CVT-8M6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 19195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$79,249$120,869$35,645$38,625
Adjustments for Features-5,340-14,6650-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,909$106,204$35,645$37,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,295$0$1,930
Total Invoice$72,961$111,249$33,213$35,986
Adjustments for Features-4,916-13,4980-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,045$97,751$33,213$35,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,706$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelLSLSA3A3
Trim460L600h L2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Air purifier $50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Self-repairing paint$0$0  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Rear seat audio controls $25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Coordinated climate control, rear seats $0  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, second row seats $150  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats $150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,155$18,480$3,815$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,340$14,665$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,916-13,4980-978

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20132012
ModelLSA3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.7 in101.5 in
Length205.0 in168.7 in
Width73.8 in69.5 in
Height58.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,278 lb.3,264 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 Legroom43.7 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 Legroom36.7 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 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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