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Lexus RC vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus RC vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,945 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||
| Difference: $22,960 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,654 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||
| Difference: $21,289 | |||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | RC | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | F | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $62,805 | $36,600 | $39,600 |
| Base Invoice | $58,408 | $34,038 | $36,828 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 500 | ||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,610 | ||
| Premium Package F | 3,240 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 800 | ||
| Prestige Package | 6,150 | 6,150 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,700 | 2,700 | |
| Sport Package | 800 | 800 | |
| Metal pedals | 195 | 195 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 460 | ||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,408 | ||
| Premium Package F | 2,981 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 736 | ||
| Prestige Package | 5,718 | 5,718 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,512 | 2,512 | |
| Sport Package | 744 | 744 | |
| Metal pedals | 181 | 181 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | |
| Options (change) | 7,150 | 10,420 | 10,420 |
| Options (change) | 6,585 | 9,691 | 9,691 |
| Destination | 950 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $70,905 | $47,945 | $50,945 |
| Total Invoice | $65,943 | $44,654 | $47,444 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,570 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,720 | |||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | RC | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | F | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 467hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 220hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 835, 17 | 625, 13 | 625, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $70,905 | $47,945 | $50,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,610 | -4,160 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $70,905 | $45,335 | $46,785 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,450 |
| Total Invoice | $65,943 | $44,654 | $47,444 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,431 | -3,874 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $65,943 | $42,223 | $43,570 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,347 |
Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | RC | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | F | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Second-row high console | $250 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| CD player | $125 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Performance meter | $150 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede | $200 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,705 | $9,315 | $10,865 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,610 | $4,160 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,431 | -3,874 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | RC | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 102.2 in |
| Length | 184.8 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 55.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,738 lb. | 3,397 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 34.8 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 45.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 44.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 27.3 in | 31.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.4 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.4 | 9.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC F
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 25% |
| Premium Package F | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | 15 | No |
| Carbon fiber trim | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1015 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2600 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 40% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2600 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 40% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
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