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

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Lexus RX vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,387

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $3,358

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,685

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $2,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelRXA3 / S3
Trim350A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,700 $37,900
Base Invoice $33,742 $35,248
Rain-sensing wipers 125  
Cargo mat 95 155
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rain-sensing wipers 100  
Cargo mat 57 144
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 220 730
Options (change) 157 680
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $38,745 $35,387
Total Invoice $34,724 $32,685

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,053
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,528
Model Year20092016
ModelRXA3 / S3
Trim350A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$38,745$35,387
Adjustments for Features0-2,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,745$32,692
Total Invoice$34,724$32,685
Adjustments for Features0-2,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,724$30,196

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092016
ModelRXA3 / S3
Trim350A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,995$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,489

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092016
ModelRXA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in103.5 in
Length186.2 in169.8 in
Width72.6 in70.3 in
Height66.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,870 lb.3,903 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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