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

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,850

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $1,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,284

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ES
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $47,100 $34,120
Base Invoice $30,040 $43,804 $30,253
Prestige Package 8,600 6,300  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Wood trim 350 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500  
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 300    
Ultra Luxury Package     5,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,250
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Prestige Package 7,998 5,859  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 2,080
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Wood trim 325 466  
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466  
Rear side airbags 325 325  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 279    
Ultra Luxury Package     4,378
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,408
Obstacle detection, rear     400
Options (change) 12,675 10,225 12,730
Options (change) 11,790 9,513 10,266
Destination 875 875 765
Total Price $45,850 $58,200 $47,615
Total Invoice $42,705 $54,192 $41,284

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,659
Model Year201120112008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ES
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$45,850$58,200$47,615
Adjustments for Features0-850-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,850$57,350$47,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,500$0
Total Invoice$42,705$54,192$41,284
Adjustments for Features0-791-238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,705$53,401$41,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,696$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201120112008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ES
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,105$5,955$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-791-238

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112008
ModelA4 / S4ES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in109.3 in
Length185.2 in191.1 in
Width71.9 in71.1 in
Height56.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested355069%
Total Not Requested159031%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested84030%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested292573%
Total Not Requested110027%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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