2018 Audi A3 Sedan vs. 2021 Lexus IS 300
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2018 Audi A3 Sedan
$179 /mo.
2021 Lexus IS 300
$608 /mo.
What is the main difference between A3 Sedan and IS 300?
Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the model year, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2018 Audi A3 Sedan is priced $7,050 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2021 Lexus IS 300, which is newer by three model years. Also, the 2021 IS 300 has a more powerful engine and gets 4.5 mpg less than the 2018 A3 Sedan. And finally, the A3 Sedan is slightly smaller than the IS 300. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
- 3.5 L, Auto, All Wheel
MSRP
MSRP
$31,950
$39,000
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
2.0 L/122
Horsepower
Horsepower
186 hp
241 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
6.6 sec
City MPG
City MPG
26 MPG
21 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
35 MPG
31 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
29 MPG
25 MPG
Width
Width
77.2 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.7 in
72.4 in
Length
Length
175.5 in
185.4 in
Height
Height
55.7 in
56.5 - 56.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.8 in
110.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
86.2 ft2
93.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
36.5 in
38.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
44.8 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
55.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.1 in
36.9 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.1 in
32.2 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53.0 in
53.4 in
Costs
2018 Audi A3 Sedan
2021 Lexus IS 300
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950 - $2,100
$2,800
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$179 (2018 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI Premium FWD)
$608 (2021 Lexus IS IS 300 RWD)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$12,393 - $12,543
$27,687
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