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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: $39,075

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,403

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,013

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelRXA3
Trim3502.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,400 $27,270
Base Invoice $33,099 $25,361
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,840  
Heated front seats 665  
Navigation system 2,650 2,000
AWD 1,400 2,100
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,556  
Heated front seats 532  
Navigation system 2,225 1,860
AWD 1,239 1,951
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Options (change) 7,555 10,930
Options (change) 6,552 10,167
Destination 765 875
Total Price $45,720 $39,075
Total Invoice $40,416 $36,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,746
Model Year20082011
ModelRXA3
Trim3502.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$45,720$39,075
Adjustments for Features-2,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,155$39,075
Total Invoice$40,416$36,403
Adjustments for Features-2,2670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,149$36,403

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082011
ModelRXA3
Trim3502.0T
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,370$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2670

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082011
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.3,479 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 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

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