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

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,490

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,108

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $5,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ISIS
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $31,155 $36,605
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $27,727 $32,578
Sport Package 750      
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500    
Wood trim 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Luxury Plus Package     2,380 2,380
X-Package     1,491 1,491
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,990 3,990
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,850 2,850
Sunroof     0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
iPod integration     299 299
Sport Package 697      
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232    
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954    
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466    
Wood trim 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Luxury Plus Package     2,142 2,142
X-Package     1,193 1,193
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,302 3,302
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,280 2,280
Sunroof     0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400
iPod integration     239 239
Options (change) 13,675 9,775 11,510 11,510
Options (change) 12,722 9,095 9,556 9,556
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $47,050 $57,950 $43,490 $48,940
Total Invoice $43,824 $53,960 $38,108 $42,959

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,924
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ISIS
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,050$57,950$43,490$48,940
Adjustments for Features-850-1,6500-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,200$56,300$43,490$47,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$4,500
Total Invoice$43,824$53,960$38,108$42,959
Adjustments for Features-792-1,5360-834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,032$52,424$38,108$42,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,392$0$4,017

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ISIS
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
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
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,930$4,730$3,080$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$1,650$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-792-1,5360-834

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122009
ModelA4 / S4IS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in107.5 in
Length185.2 in180.1 in
Width71.9 in70.9 in
Height56.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
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
Compass0No
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 integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested380069%
Total Not Requested169031%

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 IS 250

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested77530%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested77530%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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