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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: $36,737

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $15,418

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,944

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $14,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelRXA3 / S3
Trim350A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,970 $37,900
Base Invoice $38,306 $35,248
Comfort Package 1,390  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Luxury Package 4,950  
Navigation Package 1,915  
Cargo mat 105 155
AWD 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
iPod integration   350
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   500
Comfort Package 1,280  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Luxury Package 4,590  
Navigation Package 1,769  
Cargo mat 63 144
AWD 1,309  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
iPod integration   325
Heated front seats   467
Roof rails   467
Options (change) 10,260 2,080
Options (change) 9,471 1,939
Destination 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $52,155 $36,737
Total Invoice $48,702 $33,944

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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: $9,688
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,407
Model Year20152016
ModelRXA3 / S3
Trim350A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$52,155$36,737
Adjustments for Features-5,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,425$36,737
Total Invoice$48,702$33,944
Adjustments for Features-5,3510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,351$33,944

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20152016
ModelRXA3 / S3
Trim350A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Headlight washers$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Total Value of Features$9,570$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3510

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20152016
ModelRXA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in103.5 in
Length187.8 in169.8 in
Width74.2 in70.3 in
Height66.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.3,903 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 Room55.5 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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested80073%
Total Not Requested30027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested190051%
Total Not Requested180049%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested75097%

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