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Lexus LS vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison

Lexus LS vs Audi A3 Price Comparison:
Lexus LS vs Audi A3 Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Lexus LS vs. Audi A3 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the LS vs. A3 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the LS and A3 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Audi A3 2.0T's price is $22,445 lower than the Lexus LS 430's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the LS vs. A3 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 2.0T, the Lexus LS 430 includes additional features worth $825. 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 $825 adjustment for the Lexus LS 430's additional features, the Audi A3 2.0T is $22,445 less than the Audi A3 2.0T.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 22,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 16,846
Model Year20062011
ModelLSA3
Trim4302.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine386hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers240, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price62,74539,475
Adjustments for Features-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price61,92039,475
Total Invoice54,33536,775
Adjustments for Features-7140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice53,62136,775

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Invoice Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3

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

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: Audi A3 2.0T
Difference: 23,270
Lowest Total Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
Difference: 17,560
Model Year20062011
ModelLSA3
Trim4302.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price56,52527,270
Base Invoice49,17625,361
Modern Luxury Package4,980 
Satellite radio486 
Cargo net59 
Navigation system 2,000
Premium Plus Package 2,000
Convenience Package 1,275
Cold Weather Package 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,100
AWD 2,100
6-speed automated manual 1,480
Wood trim 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475
Modern Luxury Package 0
Satellite radio 0
Cargo net 0
Navigation system 1,860
Premium Plus Package 1,860
Convenience Package 1,186
Cold Weather Package 466
Panoramic sunroof 1,023
AWD 1,951
6-speed automated manual 1,378
Wood trim 372
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443
Total options5,52511,330
Total options4,46410,539
Destination695875
Total Price62,74539,475
Total Invoice54,33536,775

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062011
ModelLSA3
Trim4302.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power decklid$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front seat active head restraints $50
Knee airbag, driver$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$100 
Obstacle detection, front$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$6,640$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7140

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062011
ModelLSA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.2 in101.5 in
Length197.4 in168.7 in
Width72.0 in69.5 in
Height58.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.254.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview monitor200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for HVAC, audio, and/or navigation systems100No
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated300Yes
Heated200No
Cooled300No
Obstacle detection, front200No
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Total Requested130049%
Total Not Requested135051%

Option Package Details
2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
Digital media reader25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Compass25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

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

Price of the Lexus LS: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan, ext. 357-horsepower 4.6L V8
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 These are expensive cars to buy.
2005 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 4.3L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Was expensive used compared to Germans, Lexus dealers hard to negotiate with.

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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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