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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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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 $33,208 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 2.0T, the Lexus LS 460L includes additional features worth $5290. 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 $5290 adjustment for the Lexus LS 460L's additional features, the Audi A3 2.0T is $33,208 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: 33,208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 30,113
Model Year20122011
ModelLSA3
Trim460L2.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine360hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price77,49338,995
Adjustments for Features-5,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price72,20338,995
Total Invoice71,31036,329
Adjustments for Features-4,8680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice66,44236,329

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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: 38,498
Lowest Total Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
Difference: 34,981
Model Year20122011
ModelLSA3
Trim460L2.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price73,17527,270
Base Invoice67,32325,361
Luxury Value Edition965 
AWD2,3052,100
Cargo net64 
All-weather floor mats109120
Premium Plus Package 2,000
Convenience Package 1,275
Cold Weather Package 500
iPod integration -200
Panoramic sunroof 1,100
6-speed automated manual 1,480
Navigation system 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475
Luxury Value Edition 0
AWD 1,951
Cargo net 0
All-weather floor mats 112
Premium Plus Package 1,860
Convenience Package 1,186
Cold Weather Package 466
iPod integration -186
Panoramic sunroof 1,023
6-speed automated manual 1,378
Navigation system 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443
Total options3,44310,850
Total options3,11210,093
Destination875875
Total Price77,49338,995
Total Invoice71,31036,329

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

Price of the Lexus LS: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20104dr Sedan, ext. 357-horsepower 4.6L V8
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD		These are expensive cars to buy.
20054dr 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 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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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122011
ModelLSA3
Trim460L2.0T
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire $75
Full-size spare tire$225 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
iPod integration $150
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$350 
Traffic + travel information$50 
USB port$150 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated side glass$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
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 
Upholstered door panels, leather$250 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$10,955$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8680

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122011
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.3,479 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
460L

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information50No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Digital media reader25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Compass25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%
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 Lexus LS Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Lexus LS: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 4.3L V8
5-speed automatic RWD		 Finest leather and materials that hold up to wear
Materials and Workmanship of the Lexus LS: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 4.3L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Top notch except for chrome wheels that bubbled after three years. Dealer replaced them at his cost with powder coated chrome look.

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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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