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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,479

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,671

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,935

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ES
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $34,120
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $30,253
Warm Weather Package 1,300 800  
Premium Plus Package 3,000   2,480
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Wood trim 350    
Rear side airbags 350 350 250
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600  
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,250
Xenon HID headlights     815
Rear spoiler     299
Warm Weather Package 1,210 744  
Premium Plus Package 2,790   2,058
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Wood trim 326    
Rear side airbags 326 326 200
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418  
Obstacle detection, rear     400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,408
Xenon HID headlights     652
Rear spoiler     199
Options (change) 5,575 4,325 8,594
Options (change) 5,188 4,024 6,917
Destination 975 975 765
Total Price $49,150 $59,700 $43,479
Total Invoice $45,781 $55,591 $37,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,636
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,088
Model Year201820182008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ES
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4354hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionS7T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$49,150$59,700$43,479
Adjustments for Features-4,035-5,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,115$53,775$43,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,660$0
Total Invoice$45,781$55,591$37,935
Adjustments for Features-3,758-5,5170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,023$50,074$37,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,051$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201820182008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ES
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app $25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,965$10,855$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,035$5,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,758-5,5170

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5ES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in109.3 in
Length186.3 in191.1 in
Width72.6 in71.1 in
Height54.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested142554%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested185084%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested80044%

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