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Lexus RX vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,875

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $4,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,068

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $2,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelRXA3
Trim3503.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,400 $34,915
Base Invoice $33,099 $32,471
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,840  
Navigation system 2,650 1,950
Heated front seats 665 450
AWD 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Xenon HID headlights   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,556  
Navigation system 2,225 1,813
Heated front seats 532 418
AWD 1,239  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Xenon HID headlights   745
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 7,555 5,185
Options (change) 6,552 4,822
Destination 765 775
Total Price $45,720 $40,875
Total Invoice $40,416 $38,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 3.2 S line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $220
Model Year20082008
ModelRXA3
Trim3503.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$45,720$40,875
Adjustments for Features-2,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,815$40,875
Total Invoice$40,416$38,068
Adjustments for Features-2,5680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,848$38,068

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008
ModelRXA3
Trim3503.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,395$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5680

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008
ModelRXA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in101.5 in
Length186.2 in168.7 in
Width72.6 in69.5 in
Height66.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,090 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested260074%
Total Not Requested92526%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%

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