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Lexus SC vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,975

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $29,342

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,380

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $23,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSCA3
Trim4302.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $66,355 $27,270
Base Invoice $57,728 $25,361
Preferred Accessory Package 197  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Navigation system   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed automated manual   1,480
AWD   2,100
Preferred Accessory Package 117  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Navigation system   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
6-speed automated manual   1,378
AWD   1,951
Options (change) 197 9,830
Options (change) 117 9,144
Destination 765 875
Total Price $67,317 $37,975
Total Invoice $58,610 $35,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,012
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,589
Model Year20082011
ModelSCA3
Trim4302.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine288hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$67,317$37,975
Adjustments for Features-5,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,987$37,975
Total Invoice$58,610$35,380
Adjustments for Features-4,6410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,969$35,380

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082011
ModelSCA3
Trim4302.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
MP3-compatible player $50
Power antenna$100 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,495$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6410

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See a complete comparison of Lexus SC vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082011
ModelSCA3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in101.5 in
Length178.5 in168.7 in
Width72.0 in69.5 in
Height53.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		8.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		8.854.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus SC vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4038%
Total Not Requested6562%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

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