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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: $37,477

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $9,673

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,633

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $9,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelRXRXA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim350450hA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,075 $45,235 $39,500
Base Invoice $36,537 $42,520 $36,736
Comfort Package 1,950 825  
Luxury Package 4,900 4,800  
Rearview camera 350 350  
Xenon HID headlights   875  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Universal garage door opener     295
Aluminum roof rails     300
Comfort Package 1,796 759  
Luxury Package 4,543 4,463  
Rearview camera 324 324  
Xenon HID headlights   807  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Universal garage door opener     274
Aluminum roof rails     280
Options (change) 7,200 6,850 1,170
Options (change) 6,663 6,353 1,090
Destination 875 875 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $47,150 $52,960 $37,477
Total Invoice $44,075 $49,748 $34,633

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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: $6,443
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,423
Model Year201220122018
ModelRXRXA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim350450hA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine275hp V6245hp V6 H150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 9320, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$47,150$52,960$37,477
Adjustments for Features-3,230-3,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,920$49,655$37,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,735$0
Total Invoice$44,075$49,748$34,633
Adjustments for Features-3,019-3,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,056$46,643$34,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,587$0

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

Model Year201220122018
ModelRXRXA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim350450hA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Passenger side camera$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
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$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$7,795$7,870$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$3,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,019-3,1050

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

Model Year20122018
ModelRXA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in103.5 in
Length187.8 in169.8 in
Width74.2 in70.3 in
Height66.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft339.5 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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested192550%
Total Not Requested195050%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested192550%
Total Not Requested195050%

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