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Lexus NX vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus NX vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,732

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $1,751

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,939

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $1,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelNXNXNXA3 / S3
Trim200t200t F Sport300hA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,965 $37,065 $39,720 $37,900
Base Invoice $32,692 $34,656 $37,335 $35,248
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Cargo net 69 69 69 150
Heated front seats 440 440   500
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 459   459  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
iPod integration       350
Roof rails       500
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Cargo net 49 49 49 139
Heated front seats 405 405   467
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 325   325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
iPod integration       325
Roof rails       467
Options (change) 2,568 2,109 2,128 2,075
Options (change) 2,251 1,926 1,846 1,934
Destination 950 950 950 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $38,483 $40,124 $42,798 $36,732
Total Invoice $35,893 $37,532 $40,131 $33,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,386
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,541
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelNXNXNXA3 / S3
Trim200t200t F Sport300hA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine235hp I4235hp I4154hp I4 H150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$38,483$40,124$42,798$36,732
Adjustments for Features0-4000-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,483$39,724$42,798$36,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,241$4,315$0
Total Invoice$35,893$37,532$40,131$33,939
Adjustments for Features0-3740-587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,893$37,158$40,131$33,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,265$4,238$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelNXNXNXA3 / S3
Trim200t200t F Sport300hA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250 $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0
9 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Self-repairing paint$0$0$0 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Performance meter $150  
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control  $25 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,855$6,255$5,855$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$0$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3740-587

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162016
ModelNXA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in103.5 in
Length182.3 in169.8 in
Width73.6 in70.3 in
Height64.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,941 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft339.5 ft3

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