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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: $48,090

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $95

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,724

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ISIS
TrimA5S5250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $38,308 $43,374
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000      
Technology Package 1,700 1,700    
Navigation system 2,390 2,390 2,465 2,465
Premium Package 1,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Wood trim   500    
Luxury Package     3,055 3,055
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Headlight washers     100 100
Upgraded leather upholstery 930      
Technology Package 1,580 1,580    
Navigation system 2,178 2,178 2,277 2,277
Premium Package 1,721      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432    
Wood trim   466    
Luxury Package     2,813 2,813
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Headlight washers     92 92
Options (change) 7,415 5,065 6,120 6,120
Options (change) 6,841 4,656 5,642 5,642
Destination 775 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $48,090 $57,640 $48,185 $53,635
Total Invoice $44,724 $53,697 $44,825 $49,891

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,099
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ISIS
TrimA5S5250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp V6354hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$48,090$57,640$48,185$53,635
Adjustments for Features0-500-5,590-6,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,090$57,140$42,595$46,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,050$0$4,400
Total Invoice$44,724$53,697$44,825$49,891
Adjustments for Features0-466-5,200-6,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,724$53,231$39,625$43,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,507$0$4,090

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ISIS
TrimA5S5250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
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  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $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
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,490$3,990$9,080$10,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$5,590$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-5,200-6,176

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082012
ModelA5 / S5IS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in107.5 in
Length182.1 in182.5 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height54.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft310.8 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%

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 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested160075%
Total Not Requested52525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested160075%
Total Not Requested52525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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