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Lexus SC vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,225

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $27,092

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,478

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $21,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelSCA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim430A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,355 $37,600
Base Invoice $57,728 $34,968
Preferred Accessory Package 197  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   150
Cargo mat   155
Universal garage door opener   295
Heated front seats   500
Preferred Accessory Package 117  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   139
Cargo mat   144
Universal garage door opener   274
Heated front seats   467
Options (change) 197 1,675
Options (change) 117 1,560
Destination 765 950
Total Price $67,317 $40,225
Total Invoice $58,610 $37,478

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,677
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,159
Model Year20082017
ModelSCA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim430A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine288hp V8186hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$67,317$40,225
Adjustments for Features-3,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,902$40,225
Total Invoice$58,610$37,478
Adjustments for Features-2,9730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,637$37,478

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

Model Year20082017
ModelSCA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim430A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Power antenna$100 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$11,880$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9730

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See a complete comparison of Lexus SC vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 features.

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

Model Year20082017
ModelSCA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.1 in102.2 in
Length178.5 in175.4 in
Width72.0 in70.2 in
Height53.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in45.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		8.8 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		8.89.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus SC vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8076%
Total Not Requested2524%

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