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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: $36,932

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $12,603

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,125

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $12,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelRXRXA3 / S3
Trim350350 F SportA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,120 $50,120 $37,900
Base Invoice $40,316 $46,845 $35,248
Obstacle detection, rear 535 535  
Premium Package 960    
Wood trim 400    
Cargo mat 105 105 155
Heated front seats 440   500
AWD 1,400 1,400  
Panoramic sunroof 1,600 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Metal pedals     195
iPod integration     350
Roof rails     500
Obstacle detection, rear 492 492  
Premium Package 883    
Wood trim 368    
Cargo mat 63 63 144
Heated front seats 405   467
AWD 1,309 1,309  
Panoramic sunroof 1,472 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Metal pedals     181
iPod integration     325
Roof rails     467
Options (change) 5,440 2,540 2,275
Options (change) 4,992 2,324 2,120
Destination 975 975 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $49,535 $53,635 $36,932
Total Invoice $46,283 $50,144 $34,125

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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: $5,698
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,706
Model Year201720172016
ModelRXRXA3 / S3
Trim350350 F SportA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6295hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20205/55-16
Total Price$49,535$53,635$36,932
Adjustments for Features-6,905-8,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,630$45,555$36,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0
Total Invoice$46,283$50,144$34,125
Adjustments for Features-6,452-7,5540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,831$42,590$34,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,759$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201720172016
ModelRXRXA3 / S3
Trim350350 F SportA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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
Exterior 
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 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation app$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
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 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$11,270$12,445$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,905$8,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,452-7,5540

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172016
ModelRXA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in103.5 in
Length192.5 in169.8 in
Width74.6 in70.3 in
Height67.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.9 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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