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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: $43,620

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,821

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ES
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,000 $40,500 $51,400 $36,725
Base Invoice $33,480 $37,666 $47,802 $34,400
Premium Plus Package 3,200 3,200    
Navigation and Telematics Package 3,000 3,000 2,600  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800    
Sport Package 750 750    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
Wood trim 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Warm Weather Package     950  
Heated front seats       640
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,065
Obstacle detection, rear       500
Xenon HID headlights       815
Premium Plus Package 2,976 2,976    
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,790 2,790 2,418  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 744 744    
Sport Package 698 698    
Rear side airbags 326 326 326  
Wood trim 326 326    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Warm Weather Package     884  
Heated front seats       588
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,749
Obstacle detection, rear       460
Xenon HID headlights       749
Options (change) 9,025 9,025 4,475 6,020
Options (change) 8,396 8,396 4,164 5,546
Destination 975 975 975 875
Total Price $46,000 $50,500 $56,850 $43,620
Total Invoice $42,851 $47,037 $52,941 $40,821

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,393
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ES
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T8T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19755, 19755, 19300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$46,000$50,500$56,850$43,620
Adjustments for Features-3,675-5,375-6,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,325$45,125$50,850$43,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$8,525$0
Total Invoice$42,851$47,037$52,941$40,821
Adjustments for Features-3,423-5,006-5,5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,428$42,031$47,354$40,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,603$7,926$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ES
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,080$8,780$9,405$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,675$5,375$6,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,423-5,006-5,5870

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182012
ModelA4 / S4ES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in109.3 in
Length186.1 in191.1 in
Width72.5 in71.1 in
Height56.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested150043%
Total Not Requested197557%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested74045%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested55092%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested150043%
Total Not Requested197557%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested74045%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested55092%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested69050%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

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