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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: $41,700

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $17,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,844

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $16,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015201520152015
ModelRXA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim450hA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,410 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $43,625 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Luxury Package 5,635        
Navigation Package 2,775        
Comfort Package 825        
Obstacle detection, rear 500        
Adaptive cruise control 1,500        
Blind spot warning system 500        
Cargo mat 105 155 155 155 155
Advanced Technology Package   1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
Premium Plus Package   2,550 2,550 2,550  
Prestige Package   5,900 5,900 5,900 5,900
Rear side airbags   350 350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Luxury Package 5,230        
Navigation Package 2,563        
Comfort Package 759        
Obstacle detection, rear 460        
Adaptive cruise control 1,380        
Blind spot warning system 460        
Cargo mat 63 144 144 144 144
Advanced Technology Package   1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302
Premium Plus Package   2,371 2,371 2,371  
Prestige Package   5,488 5,488 5,488 5,488
Rear side airbags   325 325 325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511 511 511
Options (change) 11,840 10,905 10,905 10,905 8,355
Options (change) 10,915 10,141 10,141 10,141 7,770
Destination 910 895 895 895 895
Total Price $59,160 $41,700 $44,400 $45,000 $50,350
Total Invoice $55,450 $38,844 $41,354 $41,912 $46,889

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,282
Model Year20142015201520152015
ModelRXA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim450hA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12705, 14705, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$59,160$41,700$44,400$45,000$50,350
Adjustments for Features-2,48000-1,700-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,680$41,700$44,400$43,300$47,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$1,600$5,600
Total Invoice$55,450$38,844$41,354$41,912$46,889
Adjustments for Features-2,32400-1,583-2,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,126$38,844$41,354$40,329$44,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510$1,485$5,205

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142015201520152015
ModelRXA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim450hA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power liftgate$350    
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0$0$0$0
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support$0    
Aux input$50    
CD player$125    
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
USB port$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge    $75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers$50    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Wood trim$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$8,270$5,790$5,790$7,490$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$0$0$1,700$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,32400-1,583-2,840

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142015
ModelRXA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in103.8 in
Length187.8 in175.4 in
Width74.2 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested302562%
Total Not Requested182538%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested66543%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested257571%
Total Not Requested105029%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested66543%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested257571%
Total Not Requested105029%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested66543%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested257571%
Total Not Requested105029%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested245070%
Total Not Requested105030%

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