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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: $46,650

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $1,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,452

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $1,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ESES
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $36,370 $39,250
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $34,068 $36,767
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700    
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Wood trim 350      
Ultra Luxury Package     2,935 2,435
Xenon HID headlights     515 515
Alloy wheels, optional design     110  
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Power trunk closer     400 400
Heated steering wheel     480 450
Rain-sensing wipers     155 155
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     3,745  
Navigation Package       2,625
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232    
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466    
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 1,380 1,380
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Wood trim 325      
Ultra Luxury Package     2,699 2,239
Xenon HID headlights     473 473
Alloy wheels, optional design     100  
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Power trunk closer     368 368
Heated steering wheel     443 416
Rain-sensing wipers     144 144
Blind spot warning system     460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     3,452  
Navigation Package       2,423
Options (change) 13,275 10,125 10,840 9,080
Options (change) 12,350 9,420 9,979 8,363
Destination 875 875 895 895
Total Price $46,650 $58,300 $48,105 $49,225
Total Invoice $43,452 $54,285 $44,942 $46,025

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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: $945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $752
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ESES
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-8M6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14835, 15?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$46,650$58,300$48,105$49,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,400-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,650$57,150$45,705$47,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,500$0$1,345
Total Invoice$43,452$54,285$44,942$46,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-2,242-2,034
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,452$53,214$42,700$43,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,762$0$1,291

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ESES
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver attention monitor  $500$500
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,430$5,580$6,830$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,400$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-2,242-2,034

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122013
ModelA4 / S4ES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.0 in
Length185.2 in192.7 in
Width71.9 in71.7 in
Height56.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
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 mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested377569%
Total Not Requested171531%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested91532%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested175076%
Total Not Requested55024%

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