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Lexus RC vs. Audi A3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,415 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $13,155 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,000 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $12,116 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | RC | RC | RC | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $40,155 | $42,770 | $43,010 | $27,270 | $30,250 |
| Base Invoice | $37,345 | $39,776 | $39,999 | $25,361 | $28,134 |
| Luxury Package | 2,990 | 2,700 | 2,700 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 795 | 660 | 795 | ||
| Navigation Package | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1,470 | ||
| Cargo net | 65 | 65 | 65 | ||
| Fog lights | 410 | 410 | 410 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 110 | 110 | 110 | 120 | 120 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | |||
| iPod integration | -200 | -200 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | |||
| Luxury Package | 2,752 | 2,484 | 2,484 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 732 | 607 | 732 | ||
| Navigation Package | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,360 | ||
| Cargo net | 39 | 39 | 39 | ||
| Fog lights | 376 | 376 | 376 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 65 | 65 | 112 | 112 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 460 | 460 | 460 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,186 | 1,186 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | |||
| iPod integration | -186 | -186 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,440 | 7,015 | 7,150 | 7,270 | 7,270 |
| Options (change) | 6,796 | 6,403 | 6,528 | 6,764 | 6,764 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 975 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $48,570 | $50,760 | $51,135 | $35,415 | $38,395 |
| Total Invoice | $45,116 | $47,154 | $47,502 | $33,000 | $35,773 |
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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: $9,105 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,354 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | RC | RC | RC | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 200hp I4 | 140hp I4 D |
| Transmission | T8 | T6 | T8 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 256, 10 | 256, 10 | 256, 10 | 195, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $48,570 | $50,760 | $51,135 | $35,415 | $38,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,050 | -5,650 | -4,150 | 0 | -1,050 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,520 | $45,110 | $46,985 | $35,415 | $37,345 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $590 | $2,465 | $0 | $1,930 |
| Total Invoice | $45,116 | $47,154 | $47,502 | $33,000 | $35,773 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,762 | -5,249 | -3,855 | 0 | -978 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,354 | $41,905 | $43,647 | $33,000 | $34,795 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $551 | $2,293 | $0 | $1,795 |
Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | RC | RC | RC | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,365 | $8,965 | $7,465 | $3,315 | $4,365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,050 | $5,650 | $4,150 | $0 | $1,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,762 | -5,249 | -3,855 | 0 | -978 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | RC | A3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 184.8 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,738 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 54.3 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 | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 44.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 27.3 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.4 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | 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 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 47% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 54% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 49% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 27% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 6% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 37% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1305 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 27% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 6% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 37% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1305 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 17% |
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