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

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

Lowest Total Price: $65,324

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $8,461

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,770

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $8,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4IS
TrimRS4F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,910 $61,300
Base Invoice $62,227 $57,009
Premium Package 4,000  
Aluminum trim 0  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system   2,485
Headlight washers   100
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Cargo net   64
Premium Package 3,720  
Aluminum trim 0  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system   2,295
Headlight washers   92
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 4,000 3,149
Options (change) 3,720 2,886
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $73,785 $65,324
Total Invoice $68,822 $60,770

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,551
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,136
Model Year20082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4IS
TrimRS4F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-19
Total Price$73,785$65,324
Adjustments for Features0-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,785$65,234
Total Invoice$68,822$60,770
Adjustments for Features0-84
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,822$60,686

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

Model Year20082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4IS
TrimRS4F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,440$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90
Value of Feature Adjustments0-84

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

Model Year20082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4IS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.5 in
Length180.6 in180.1 in
Width69.8 in70.9 in
Height56.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,957 lb.3,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested147565%
Total Not Requested80035%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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