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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: $45,657

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $13,848

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,240

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $13,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelRXA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim450hA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,620 $38,900
Base Invoice $44,761 $36,178
Navigation Package 1,915  
Comfort Package 825  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Luxury Package 6,115  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Cargo mat 105 155
Prestige Package   8,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Universal garage door opener   295
Aluminum roof rails   300
Navigation Package 1,769  
Comfort Package 759  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Luxury Package 5,671  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Cargo mat 63 144
Prestige Package   8,046
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Universal garage door opener   274
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 10,960 9,975
Options (change) 10,102 9,280
Destination 925 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $59,505 $45,657
Total Invoice $55,788 $42,240

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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: $12,933
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,690
Model Year20152017
ModelRXA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim450hA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine245hp V6 H150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$59,505$45,657
Adjustments for Features-9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,590$45,657
Total Invoice$55,788$42,240
Adjustments for Features-8580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,930$42,240

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

Model Year20152017
ModelRXA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim450hA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
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
Exterior 
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
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
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 height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt 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$7,670$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8580

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

Model Year20152017
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 Room55.5 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 450h

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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
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
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested342568%
Total Not Requested162532%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested270049%
Total Not Requested281551%

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