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Lexus RC vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,140

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,806

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $14,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelRCA3A3
Trim3502.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,790 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $39,796 $24,115 $32,471
Navigation Package 1,530    
Luxury Package 2,700    
Sunroof 1,100    
235/40VR19 795    
Fog lights 410    
Convenience Package   350  
Premium Package   1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
iPod integration   0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link   435 435
Heated front seats   450 450
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Wood trim   400  
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Navigation Package 1,416    
Luxury Package 2,484    
Sunroof 1,012    
235/40VR19 732    
Fog lights 376    
Convenience Package   325  
Premium Package   1,396  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418 418
iPod integration   0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link   405 405
Heated front seats   418 418
Xenon HID headlights   745 745
Navigation system   1,813 1,813
Wood trim   373  
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 6,535 7,435 5,185
Options (change) 6,020 6,916 4,822
Destination 925 775 775
Total Price $50,250 $34,140 $40,875
Total Invoice $46,741 $31,806 $38,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,121
Model Year201520082008
ModelRCA3A3
Trim3502.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine306hp V6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT8M6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$50,250$34,140$40,875
Adjustments for Features-4,1000-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,150$34,140$38,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,885
Total Invoice$46,741$31,806$38,068
Adjustments for Features-3,8140-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,927$31,806$35,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,608

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A3

Model Year201520082008
ModelRCA3A3
Trim3502.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,640$3,540$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,100$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8140-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152008
ModelRCA3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in101.5 in
Length184.8 in168.7 in
Width72.4 in69.5 in
Height54.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.454.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested120051%
Total Not Requested117549%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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 seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested183087%
Total Not Requested27513%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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