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Audi A3 vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison

Audi A3 vs Lexus RX Price Comparison:
Audi A3 vs Lexus RX Price Comparison:

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For the Audi A3 vs. Lexus RX price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the A3 vs. RX Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the A3 and RX will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Audi A3 3.2 S line's price is $3,225 lower than the Lexus RX 350's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the A3 vs. RX Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Audi A3 3.2 S line, the Lexus RX 350 includes additional features worth $4200. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $4200 adjustment for the Lexus RX 350's additional features, the Audi A3 3.2 S line is $3,225 less than the Audi A3 3.2 S line.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 3,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 3,331
Model Year20072012
ModelA3RX
Trim3.2 S line350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6275hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers195, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/60-18
Total Price40,85048,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price40,85044,075
Total Invoice37,88045,138
Adjustments for Features0-3,927
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice37,88041,211

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Invoice Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus RX

Price Comparison (MSRP): Audi A3 vs. Lexus RX

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Lowest Total Price: Audi A3 3.2 S line
Difference: 7,425
Lowest Total Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
Difference: 7,258
Model Year20072012
ModelA3RX
Trim3.2 S line350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price33,98039,075
Base Invoice31,56136,537
Technology Package1,250 
Cold Weather Package700 
Metallic paint (extra cost)450 
Rear side airbags350 
Satellite radio350 
Navigation system1,950 
Panoramic sunroof1,100 
Premium Package 2,400
Navigation Package 2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers 110
Comfort Package 1,950
AWD 1,400
Technology Package 0
Cold Weather Package 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0
Rear side airbags 0
Satellite radio 0
Navigation system 0
Panoramic sunroof 0
Premium Package 2,244
Navigation Package 2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers 100
Comfort Package 1,796
AWD 1,309
Total options6,1508,325
Total options5,5997,726
Destination720875
Total Price40,85048,275
Total Invoice37,88045,138

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Audi A3

Price of the Audi A3: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20094dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD		Expensive for the size of the car. I would expect a few more luxury features to be standard for the base price.
20084dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		The price is high for an Audi. And if you want anything optional, well, there you go.
20084dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 reatively expensive car
20084dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		Pricing was actually higher for a lesser equipped A3 than for the Passat Komfort wagon.
20074dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD		Not for the faint of heart.
20074dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		The A3 is not priced too competitively. It is much less expensive than a BMW 1 series, but still high for a compact/hatchback. Well equipped it is nearly as much as an A4. A loaded VW GTI (same chassis/drivetrain) costs much less, but insurance is higher.
20064dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		A3 is expensive.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Lexus RX

Price of the Lexus RX: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20044dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		Best value luxury brand SUV bar none.
Price of the Lexus RX: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20104dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		The price is very high if compared to a Mazda CX-9, with similar features, similar performances and similar (i guess) reliability
20094dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		more than $12000 more than the Murano with all the same bells and whistles
20084dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		Overpriced
20084dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		all of the above come with a price tag, which, over the long term, balance out with hopefully lower maintenance and operating costs
20064dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		This can be an expensive car. I would never buy one new and while I think there is value for money, I have issues with spending 55k on a car. I bought mine used on Ebay for a great price including shipping and have a friend who has done the same.

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20072012
ModelA3RX
Trim3.2 S line350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $100
Knee airbag, passenger $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $100
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear air vents $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $350
Traffic information $50
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated side glass $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Powertrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled front seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,180$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,927

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20072012
ModelA3RX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in107.9 in
Length168.7 in187.8 in
Width69.5 in74.2 in
Height56.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,348 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
3.2 S line

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated300Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested32583%
Total Not Requested6517%

Option Package Details
350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port150No
Total Requested180062%
Total Not Requested110038%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats300Yes
Cooled front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

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What Our Members Are Saying about Audi A3 Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Audi A3: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Audi really does make some of the best interiors.
2007 4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD		 Solid feel throughout. No creaks or rattles
2007 4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD		 Never a rust problem. Nothing screams "cheap".
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Everything seems tight and works. The seats are comfortable front and back.
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Anything Audi is extremely well engineered. The interior is very comfortable and well laid out. All body and drivetrain parts seem very solid. Audi galvanizes the whole body before painting, so rust will never be a problem (hence 12 year rust warranty).
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Cutlines are small and regular, and have had no problems with the car in 3.5 years of ownership.
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 1st class
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 High quality and solid, inside and out.
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Tight gaps and soft touch surfaces. Design was allowed to use nice materials to make the car inviting to customers.

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What Our Members Are Saying about Lexus RX Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Lexus RX: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Vehicle feels solid and robust
2008 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Solid feel to vehicle doors, no gaps or ill fitting parts.
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 high quality
2006 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 This is a beautiful car. Inside and out it is quality, comfort and stylish. I have put over 20000 miles on it this year and everything works perfectly.
2004 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Quality of all the materials are good. Compare the lovely wood trim they provide standard with, say, Porsche and the over-a-grand price tag for every item with wood on it. No brainer.
2002 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Very refined and well made.
2002 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 Very soft leather interior and wood trim on dash and steering wheel. Interior has a very upscale look and feel to it.
Materials and Workmanship of the Lexus RX: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 this is my only real complaint. the workmanship is inferior compared to our 2001 RX 300. But then again the 2001 was built in Japan and the 2009 built in Canada. Quality of materials is also inferior to the 2001.

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