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

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

Lowest Total Price: $37,507

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $3,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,661

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $1,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelRXRXA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim330400hA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,370 $44,660 $38,900
Base Invoice $32,186 $39,746 $36,178
Premium Package 2,145    
Heated front seats 665 665 500
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Cargo mat 92 92 155
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Universal garage door opener     295
Aluminum roof rails     300
Premium Package 1,716    
Heated front seats 532 532 467
Xenon HID headlights 652    
Cargo mat 55 55 144
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Universal garage door opener     274
Aluminum roof rails     280
Options (change) 3,717 757 1,825
Options (change) 2,955 587 1,701
Destination 695 695 950
Gas Tax 0 -2,200 -4,168
Total Price $40,782 $43,912 $37,507
Total Invoice $35,836 $38,828 $34,661

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,208
Model Year200620062017
ModelRXRXA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim330400hA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine223hp V6208hp V6 H150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA5CVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8132, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$40,782$43,912$37,507
Adjustments for Features-250-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,757$43,912$37,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,155$0
Total Invoice$35,836$38,828$34,661
Adjustments for Features-220-55
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,814$38,828$34,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,014$0

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

Model Year200620062017
ModelRXRXA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim330400hA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
CVT $1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$5,680$5,655$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$60
Value of Feature Adjustments-220-55

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

Model Year20062017
ModelRXA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in103.5 in
Length186.2 in169.8 in
Width72.6 in70.3 in
Height66.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested180071%
Total Not Requested72529%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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