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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: $41,225

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $7,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,393

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $6,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelRXA3
Trim3503.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,075 $34,915
Base Invoice $36,537 $32,471
Comfort Package 1,950  
Premium Package 2,400  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
AWD 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
iPod integration   0
Rear side airbags   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Heated front seats   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Navigation system   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Comfort Package 1,796  
Premium Package 2,244  
Navigation Package 2,277  
Unbranded 12 speakers 100  
AWD 1,309  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
iPod integration   0
Rear side airbags   325
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Heated front seats   418
Xenon HID headlights   745
Navigation system   1,813
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 8,325 5,535
Options (change) 7,726 5,147
Destination 875 775
Total Price $48,275 $41,225
Total Invoice $45,138 $38,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,650
Model Year20122008
ModelRXA3
Trim3503.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine275hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$48,275$41,225
Adjustments for Features-4,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,895$41,225
Total Invoice$45,138$38,393
Adjustments for Features-4,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,043$38,393

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122008
ModelRXA3
Trim3503.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,620$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0950

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122008
ModelRXA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in101.5 in
Length187.8 in168.7 in
Width74.2 in69.5 in
Height66.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,348 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested180065%
Total Not Requested97535%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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