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Lexus RC vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,145

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $18,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,570

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $17,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelRCA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimFA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $62,805 $38,350
Base Invoice $58,408 $35,666
Premium Package F 3,240  
Adaptive cruise control 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,610  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Prestige Package   8,450
Sport Package   650
AWD   2,700
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
Metal pedals   195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Premium Package F 2,981  
Adaptive cruise control 460  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,408  
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Prestige Package   7,860
Sport Package   606
AWD   2,512
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
Metal pedals   182
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 7,150 12,820
Options (change) 6,585 11,929
Destination 950 975
Total Price $70,905 $52,145
Total Invoice $65,943 $48,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,519
Model Year20162018
ModelRCA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimFA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine467hp V8220hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$70,905$52,145
Adjustments for Features0-5,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,905$46,620
Total Invoice$65,943$48,570
Adjustments for Features0-5,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,943$43,424

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

Model Year20162018
ModelRCA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimFA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,455$10,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,146

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

Model Year20162018
ModelRCA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in102.2 in
Length184.8 in175.4 in
Width72.4 in70.2 in
Height54.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.3,824 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in45.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.49.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested132559%
Total Not Requested91541%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested112575%
Total Not Requested37525%

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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed automated manual0No
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
220 hp@4500
258 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested347557%
Total Not Requested266543%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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