Compare the Audi A3 to the Lexus IS 200t in Cary, NC

Audi A3 vs. Lexus IS 200t

When it comes to entry-level luxury vehicles, no vehicle is better than the Audi A3. Representing an outstanding value proposition, the A3 boasts premium materials, impeccable build quality, and a long list of premium features. It is more than a highly decorated compact. You'll find no corner-cutting here, as the A3 delivers a true luxury experience.

One of the vehicles that is often compared to the A3 is the Lexus IS 200t. While there are many similarities between the two, the Audi A3 boasts a few characteristics that the IS 200t can't match:

• AWD Availability: The Audi A3 is available with Audi's legendary Quattro All-Wheel Drive system which provides sure-footedness and superior handling in all conditions. The rear-wheel powered IS 200t has no AWD option.
• Efficiency: The Audi A3 boasts excellent EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings, achieving 26 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 29 mpg combined. The IS 200t only reaches 22 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined.
• Safety Features: The Audi A3 features several advanced safety and driver assistance features as standard equipment. These include a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, and a forward collision mitigation system with automatic braking. You'll have to pay extra to get these features in the IS 200t.
• Price: MSRP for the Audi A3 is just $31,200. That's well under the asking price for the IS 200t, which carries an MSRP of $37,825

Want to learn more about what makes the Audi A3 a great choice? Come visit Audi Cary and experience it for yourself. It will be our pleasure to set you up with a test drive.