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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: $43,065

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $35,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,121

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $32,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelLSA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim460A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,520 $31,200 $42,900
Base Invoice $66,717 $29,016 $39,898
Pre-Collision System 1,500    
Blind spot warning system 500    
Comfort Package 1,750    
Cargo net 65 150 150
Cargo mat 105 115 115
All-weather floor mats 150 180 180
LED headlights 1,450    
Prestige Package   8,950 5,500
Sport Package   650  
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Pre-Collision System 1,380    
Blind spot warning system 460    
Comfort Package 1,611    
Cargo net 39 139 139
Cargo mat 65 107 107
All-weather floor mats 95 168 168
LED headlights 1,336    
Prestige Package   8,325 5,116
Sport Package   606  
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 5,520 10,915 6,815
Options (change) 4,986 10,155 6,340
Destination 975 950 950
Total Price $79,015 $43,065 $50,665
Total Invoice $72,678 $40,121 $47,188

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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: $35,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,005
Model Year201720172017
ModelLSA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim460A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine386hp V8186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT8S7S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$79,015$43,065$50,665
Adjustments for Features-6000-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,415$43,065$48,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,050
Total Invoice$72,678$40,121$47,188
Adjustments for Features-5520-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,126$40,121$44,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,692

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

Model Year201720172017
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 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
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
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Self-repairing paint$0  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
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$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,280$5,680$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-5520-2,375

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

Model Year20172017
ModelLSA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in103.8 in
Length200.0 in175.4 in
Width73.8 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,234 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

Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested87581%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated front seats200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested422562%
Total Not Requested256538%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested242554%
Total Not Requested206546%

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