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

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,000

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $28,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,567

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $23,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4LS
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $67,130
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $59,746
Sport Package 750   6,185
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100  
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700  
Audi Drive Select Package 2,950 3,950  
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500  
Wood trim 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Luxury Value Edition     965
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     1,500
Comfort Package     2,035
Sport Package 697   5,320
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954  
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232  
Audi Drive Select Package 2,743 3,673  
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466  
Wood trim 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Luxury Value Edition     878
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     1,290
Comfort Package     1,750
Options (change) 16,625 13,725 10,685
Options (change) 15,465 12,768 9,238
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $50,000 $61,900 $78,690
Total Invoice $46,567 $57,633 $69,859

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,806
Model Year201220122011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4LS
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6380hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8M6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$50,000$61,900$78,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,000$60,600$75,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,600$0
Total Invoice$46,567$57,633$69,859
Adjustments for Features0-1,210-2,486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,567$56,423$67,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,856$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201220122011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4LS
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
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 
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Self-repairing paint  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,880$5,180$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,210-2,486

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122011
ModelA4 / S4LS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in116.9 in
Length185.2 in198.0 in
Width71.9 in73.8 in
Height56.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft318.0 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 seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested357565%
Total Not Requested191535%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested157555%
Total Not Requested126545%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested150068%
Total Not Requested70032%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested47525%
Total Not Requested145075%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000Yes
Total Requested280063%
Total Not Requested167537%

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