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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: $35,310

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,879

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720072007
ModelRCRCRCRCA3A3
Trim200t300350F2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165 $25,340 $33,980
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673 $23,404 $31,561
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470    
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700      
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
235/40VR19 795   795      
Cargo net 65 65 65 65    
Fog lights 410 410 410      
Rear spoiler 399 399 399      
Cold Weather Package         700 700
S Line Package         2,200  
Technology Package         1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         450 450
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
Audio Package         1,350  
Panoramic sunroof         1,100 1,100
Satellite radio           350
Xenon HID headlights           800
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360    
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484      
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012    
235/40VR19 732   732      
Cargo net 39 39 39 39    
Fog lights 376 376 376      
Rear spoiler 280 280 280      
Cold Weather Package         637 637
S Line Package         2,002  
Technology Package         1,365  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         410 410
Navigation system         1,774 1,775
Audio Package         1,229  
Panoramic sunroof         1,001 1,001
Satellite radio           319
Xenon HID headlights           728
Options (change) 7,229 3,444 6,939 2,635 9,250 5,350
Options (change) 6,551 3,067 6,283 2,411 8,418 4,870
Destination 975 975 975 975 720 720
Total Price $48,359 $47,189 $50,924 $67,775 $35,310 $40,050
Total Invoice $44,871 $43,818 $47,257 $63,059 $32,542 $37,151

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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: $8,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,980
Model Year201720172017201720072007
ModelRCRCRCRCA3A3
Trim200t300350F2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8T8M6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$48,359$47,189$50,924$67,775$35,310$40,050
Adjustments for Features-4,125-3,550-4,225-2,9250-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,234$43,639$46,699$64,850$35,310$37,150
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$3,060$21,211$0$1,840
Total Invoice$44,871$43,818$47,257$63,059$32,542$37,151
Adjustments for Features-3,827-3,296-3,921-2,7210-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,044$40,522$43,336$60,338$32,542$34,461
Cost Above Minimum$522$0$2,814$19,816$0$1,919

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A3

Model Year201720172017201720072007
ModelRCRCRCRCA3A3
Trim200t300350F2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700   $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0  
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200 $200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Second-row high console   $250  
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Ski sack    $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175 $175$175
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75  
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler   $400  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75   
Compass     $0
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25   
Performance meter   $150  
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200  
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,615$9,040$9,715$8,415$5,490$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,125$3,550$4,225$2,925$0$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,827-3,296-3,921-2,7210-2,690

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172007
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 Weight3,738 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 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested120053%
Total Not Requested107547%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
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
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested208094%
Total Not Requested1256%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested97587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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