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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: $51,850

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $4,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,286

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $4,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015
ModelRXRXA3 / S3
Trim350 F Sport450h F SportS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,120 $56,495 $41,100
Base Invoice $46,845 $53,105 $38,224
Navigation Package 1,690    
Cargo mat 105 105 155
Blind spot warning system 1,065    
LED headlights 1,615 1,615  
Panoramic sunroof 500 500  
Advanced Technology Package     1,400
Prestige Package     5,900
235/35YR19     1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Rear side airbags     350
Navigation Package 1,563    
Cargo mat 63 63 144
Blind spot warning system 980    
LED headlights 1,487 1,487  
Panoramic sunroof 460 460  
Advanced Technology Package     1,302
Prestige Package     5,488
235/35YR19     1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511
Rear side airbags     325
Options (change) 4,975 2,220 9,855
Options (change) 4,553 2,010 9,167
Destination 975 975 895
Total Price $56,070 $59,690 $51,850
Total Invoice $52,373 $56,090 $48,286

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,055
Model Year201720172015
ModelRXRXA3 / S3
Trim350 F Sport450h F SportS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6259hp V6 H292hp I4
TransmissionT8CVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20235/35-19
Total Price$56,070$59,690$51,850
Adjustments for Features-1,105-2,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,965$56,960$51,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0
Total Invoice$52,373$56,090$48,286
Adjustments for Features-1,032-2,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,341$53,525$48,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,184$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201720172015
ModelRXRXA3 / S3
Trim350 F Sport450h F SportS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,670$9,295$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$2,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,032-2,5650

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172015
ModelRXA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in103.8 in
Length192.5 in175.4 in
Width74.6 in70.7 in
Height67.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,223 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
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
Compass0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested250071%
Total Not Requested100029%

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