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Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison

Audi A3 vs Lexus ES Price Comparison:
Audi A3 vs Lexus ES Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the A3 vs. ES Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the A3 and ES will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Lexus ES 350's price is $1,006 lower than the Audi A3 3.2's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the A3 vs. ES 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 Lexus ES 350, the Audi A3 3.2 includes additional features worth $0. 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, after a $200 adjustment for the Lexus ES 350's additional features, the Lexus ES 350 is $1,006 less than the Audi A3 3.2.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,006
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 2,222
Model Year20092010
ModelA3ES
Trim3.2350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers195, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price41,07540,269
Adjustments for Features0-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price41,07540,069
Total Invoice38,25736,215
Adjustments for Features0-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice38,25736,035

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Invoice Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES

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

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

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Lexus ES 350
Difference: 806
Lowest Total Invoice: Lexus ES 350
Difference: 2,042
Model Year20092010
ModelA3ES
Trim3.2350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price35,87535,175
Base Invoice33,36431,892
Cold Weather Package500 
Metallic paint (extra cost)475 
Rear side airbags350 
Navigation system1,9502,465
Panoramic sunroof1,100 
Rear spoiler 299
Heated front seats 640
Xenon HID headlights 815
Cold Weather Package 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0
Rear side airbags 0
Navigation system 2,085
Panoramic sunroof 0
Rear spoiler 199
Heated front seats 512
Xenon HID headlights 652
Total options4,3754,219
Total options4,0683,448
Destination825875
Total Price41,07540,269
Total Invoice38,25736,215

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092010
ModelA3ES
Trim3.2350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $350
Traffic + travel information $50
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Powertrain 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
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 thigh support adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,730$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-180

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092010
ModelA3ES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length168.7 in191.1 in
Width69.5 in71.1 in
Height56.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated300Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

Option Package Details
350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats300Yes
Cooled front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information50No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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

Price of the Audi A3: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr 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.
2008 4dr 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.
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 reatively expensive car
2008 4dr 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.
2007 4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD		 Not for the faint of heart.
2007 4dr 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.
2006 4dr 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 Lexus ES

Price of the Lexus ES: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The price of the car is about $5,000 too much in my opinion considering it lacks several features other much less expensive cars include standard that Lexus charges outrageous prices to add (such as satellite radio and remote start).
2008 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 For the price of the ES, which I paid under invoice, I could have nearly paid for two 4-cylinder Camrys.

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