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

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Lexus RC vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,390

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $4,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,068

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $3,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelRCRCRCA3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim200t300350A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $36,600 $39,600
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $34,038 $36,828
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550    
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105    
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700    
Sunroof 1,100   1,100    
235/40VR19 795        
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,160 1,160      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 180 180
Cargo mat 105 105 105 115 115
Cargo net 65 65 65 150 150
LED headlights     1,160    
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 460 460 460    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355    
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777    
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484    
Sunroof 1,012   1,012    
235/40VR19 732        
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,067 1,067      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460    
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 168 168
Cargo mat 65 65 65 107 107
Cargo net 39 39 39 139 139
LED headlights     1,067    
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) 13,980 8,690 12,895 10,865 10,865
Options (change) 12,784 7,915 11,784 10,105 10,105
Destination 975 975 975 925 925
Total Price $55,110 $52,435 $56,880 $48,390 $51,390
Total Invoice $51,104 $48,666 $52,758 $45,068 $47,858

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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: $6,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,973
Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelRCRCRCA3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim200t300350A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8S6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17625, 13625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$55,110$52,435$56,880$48,390$51,390
Adjustments for Features-8500-575-2,550-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,260$52,435$56,305$45,840$47,290
Cost Above Minimum$1,825$0$3,870$0$1,450
Total Invoice$51,104$48,666$52,758$45,068$47,858
Adjustments for Features-7880-533-2,375-3,818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,316$48,666$52,225$42,693$44,040
Cost Above Minimum$1,650$0$3,559$0$1,347

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelRCRCRCA3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim200t300350A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700  $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0  
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
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
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Sunroof$900 $900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
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  
USB port$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75  
Boost gauge$75    
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25  
Performance meter$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
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$200$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$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Total Value of Features$8,365$7,515$8,090$10,065$11,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$575$2,550$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-7880-533-2,375-3,818

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172016
ModelRCA3 / S3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in102.2 in
Length184.8 in175.4 in
Width72.4 in70.2 in
Height54.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,397 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 200t

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested107574%
Total Not Requested37526%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested82526%
Total Not Requested232574%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 detection100No
Total Requested147565%
Total Not Requested80035%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested107574%
Total Not Requested37526%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested62523%
Total Not Requested210077%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested82527%
Total Not Requested225073%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested107574%
Total Not Requested37526%
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 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 detection100No
Total Requested147562%
Total Not Requested90038%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested260060%
Total Not Requested175040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested260060%
Total Not Requested175040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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