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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: $37,177

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $1,113

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,964

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelRXRXA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim350400hA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,400 $41,580 $39,500
Base Invoice $33,099 $37,004 $36,736
Rain-sensing wipers 125    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Universal garage door opener     295
Rain-sensing wipers 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Universal garage door opener     274
Options (change) 125 0 870
Options (change) 100 0 810
Destination 765 765 975
Gas Tax 0 -2,200 -4,168
Total Price $38,290 $40,145 $37,177
Total Invoice $33,964 $35,569 $34,353

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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: $3,908
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,204
Model Year200820082018
ModelRXRXA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim350400hA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6209hp 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)225/65-17225/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$38,290$40,145$37,177
Adjustments for Features-2750-3,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,015$40,145$34,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,130$0
Total Invoice$33,964$35,569$34,353
Adjustments for Features-2440-2,837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,720$35,569$31,516
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,849$0

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

Model Year200820082018
ModelRXRXA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim350400hA3 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 steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
USB port  $25
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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$4,445$4,170$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments-2440-2,837

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

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,871 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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