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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: $45,990

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,984

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ES
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $34,120
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $30,253
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,600
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700  
Rear side airbags 350 350 250
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500 210
Wood trim 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Premium Plus Package     2,480
Xenon HID headlights     815
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,250
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 2,080
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232  
Rear side airbags 325 325 200
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466 168
Wood trim 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Premium Plus Package     2,058
Xenon HID headlights     652
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,408
Obstacle detection, rear     400
Options (change) 13,275 10,125 11,105
Options (change) 12,350 9,420 8,966
Destination 875 875 765
Total Price $46,650 $58,300 $45,990
Total Invoice $43,452 $54,285 $39,984

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,533
Model Year201220122008
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)245/40-18255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$46,650$58,300$45,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,650$57,150$45,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,500$0
Total Invoice$43,452$54,285$39,984
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,452$53,214$39,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,762$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201220122008
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
Blind spot warning system$200$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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
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
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
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 
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 trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,755$4,905$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-65

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122008
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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested370067%
Total Not Requested179033%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested104037%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested155070%
Total Not Requested65030%
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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