2018 Audi A3 Sedan vs. 2018 Lexus ES 350

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What is the main difference between A3 Sedan and ES 350?

Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the horsepower, starting price, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2018 Audi A3 Sedan is priced $7,000 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2018 Lexus ES 350. Also, the 2018 ES 350 has a more powerful engine and gets 4 mpg less than the 2018 A3 Sedan. And finally, the A3 Sedan has a slightly smaller body than the ES 350. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$31,950
$38,950
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
3.5L V-6
Horsepower
Horsepower
186 hp
268 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
6.6 sec
7.1 sec
City MPG
City MPG
26 MPG
21 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
35 MPG
30 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
29 MPG
24 MPG
Width
Width
77.2 in
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.7 in
71.7 in
Length
Length
175.5 in
193.3 in
Height
Height
55.7 in
57.1 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.8 in
111.0 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
86.2 ft2
96.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
36.5 in
37.5 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
41.9 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
57.6 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.1 in
37.5 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.1 in
40.0 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53.0 in
55.0 in

Costs

2018 Audi A3 Sedan

2018 Lexus ES 350

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950 - $2,100
$2,400
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$179 (2018 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI Premium FWD)
$509 (2018 Lexus ES ES 350 FWD)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$12,393 - $12,543
$23,723
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