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Lexus RC vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,245 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||
| Difference: $20,095 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,664 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||
| Difference: $18,581 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | RC | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | F | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $64,165 | $38,350 |
| Base Invoice | $59,673 | $35,666 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 500 | |
| Premium Package F | 3,240 | |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,550 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 800 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 110 | 100 |
| Prestige Package | 8,450 | |
| Sport Package | 650 | |
| AWD | 2,700 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | |
| Metal pedals | 195 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 460 | |
| Premium Package F | 2,981 | |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,355 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 736 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 94 |
| Prestige Package | 7,860 | |
| Sport Package | 606 | |
| AWD | 2,512 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | |
| Metal pedals | 182 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |
| Options (change) | 7,200 | 12,920 |
| Options (change) | 6,597 | 12,023 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $72,340 | $52,245 |
| Total Invoice | $67,245 | $48,664 |
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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: $25,120 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,262 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | RC | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | F | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 467hp V8 | 220hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/25 MPG | 19/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 835, 17 | 625, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $72,340 | $52,245 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,025 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $72,340 | $47,220 |
| Total Invoice | $67,245 | $48,664 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,681 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $67,245 | $43,983 |
Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | RC | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | F | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr 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 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,955 | $10,980 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,025 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,681 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | RC | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| 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 | 3,958 lb. | 3,824 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
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 915 | 41% |
| 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 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| 6-speed automated manual | 0 | No |
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@4500 258 lb-ft@1600 | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3475 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 2665 | 43% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support length 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 | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
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