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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 3.2 S line's price is $30,314 lower than the Lexus LS 460L'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 3.2 S line, the Lexus LS 460L includes additional features worth $4590. 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 $4590 adjustment for the Lexus LS 460L's additional features, the Audi A3 3.2 S line is $30,314 less than the Audi A3 3.2 S line.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 30,314
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 25,536
Model Year20102006
ModelLSA3
Trim460L3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine360hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price75,38940,485
Adjustments for Features-4,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price70,79940,485
Total Invoice67,17337,547
Adjustments for Features-4,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice63,08337,547

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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 3.2 S line
Difference: 34,904
Lowest Total Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
Difference: 29,626
Model Year20102006
ModelLSA3
Trim460L3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price70,92533,980
Base Invoice63,12231,561
AWD3,525 
Cargo net64 
Cold Weather Package 700
Navigation system 1,950
Xenon HID headlights 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450
Satellite radio 350
Bluetooth cell phone link 435
Panoramic sunroof 1,100
AWD 0
Cargo net 0
Cold Weather Package 637
Navigation system 1,775
Xenon HID headlights 728
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410
Satellite radio 319
Bluetooth cell phone link 396
Panoramic sunroof 1,001
Total options3,5895,785
Total options3,1765,266
Destination875720
Total Price75,38940,485
Total Invoice67,17337,547

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102006
ModelLSA3
Trim460L3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power decklid$350 
Power door closers$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$100 
Obstacle detection, front$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Ski sack $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
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
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
Laminated side glass$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Self-repairing paint$0 
Sunroof$900 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $25
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,355$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0900

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102006
ModelLSA3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.7 in101.5 in
Length202.8 in168.7 in
Width73.8 in69.5 in
Height58.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		18.054.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated300Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested32583%
Total Not Requested6517%

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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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