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

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,645

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $12,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,446

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $14,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ISISIS
TrimA5S5250350F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Technology Package 1,700 1,700      
Navigation system 2,390 2,390 2,550 2,550 2,550
Premium Package 1,850        
S Line Package 2,900        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Wood trim   500      
X-Package     894 894  
Luxury Package     3,495 3,495  
Headlight washers     100 100 100
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Upgraded leather upholstery 930        
Technology Package 1,580 1,580      
Navigation system 2,178 2,178 2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package 1,721        
S Line Package 2,698        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,207        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432      
Wood trim   466      
X-Package     715 715  
Luxury Package     2,796 2,796  
Headlight washers     80 80 80
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400 400
Options (change) 11,615 5,065 8,025 8,025 3,636
Options (change) 10,746 4,656 6,530 6,530 3,019
Destination 775 775 765 765 765
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $52,290 $57,640 $39,645 $45,095 $60,401
Total Invoice $48,629 $53,697 $34,446 $39,243 $53,064

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,244
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ISISIS
TrimA5S5250350F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6354hp V8204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$52,290$57,640$39,645$45,095$60,401
Adjustments for Features-2,085-1,4350-950-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,205$56,205$39,645$44,145$58,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$0$4,500$18,981
Total Invoice$48,629$53,697$34,446$39,243$53,064
Adjustments for Features-1,939-1,3370-827-1,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,690$52,360$34,446$38,416$51,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,670$0$3,970$17,059

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ISISIS
TrimA5S5250350F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300   
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $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$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$4,965$4,315$2,880$3,830$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,085$1,435$0$950$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,939-1,3370-827-1,559

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008
ModelA5 / S5IS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in107.5 in
Length182.1 in180.1 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height54.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line 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 buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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