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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,565

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $75

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,431

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4ES
TrimA4 3.2S4350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,300 $48,610 $34,320
Base Invoice $33,761 $45,207 $30,774
Convenience Package 1,700 2,125  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400 210
Rear side airbags 350 350 250
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 690 690 330
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 500
Navigation system 2,100 1,950  
Wood trim   400  
Premium Plus Package     1,280
Xenon HID headlights     815
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,250
Rear spoiler     299
Satellite radio     486
Convenience Package 1,580 1,977  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Sunshade, rear, power 373 373 168
Rear side airbags 325 325 200
Bluetooth cell phone link 466 466  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 641 641 264
Obstacle detection, rear 325 325 400
Navigation system 1,953 1,813  
Wood trim   373  
Premium Plus Package     1,152
Xenon HID headlights     652
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,408
Rear spoiler     199
Satellite radio     389
Options (change) 6,565 7,240 8,420
Options (change) 6,106 6,736 6,832
Destination 775 775 825
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $43,640 $58,325 $43,565
Total Invoice $40,642 $54,418 $38,431

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,711
Model Year200820082009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4ES
TrimA4 3.2S4350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6340hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10215, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$43,640$58,325$43,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,640$57,075$41,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,435$0
Total Invoice$40,642$54,418$38,431
Adjustments for Features0-1,166-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,642$53,252$36,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,610$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820082009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4ES
TrimA4 3.2S4350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,055$4,305$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,166-1,500

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4ES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length180.6 in191.1 in
Width69.8 in71.1 in
Height56.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested162597%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested162574%
Total Not Requested57526%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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