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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: $47,470

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $620

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,181

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ISIS
TrimA5S5250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $42,610 $46,890
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $39,627 $43,609
Technology Package 1,700 1,700    
Navigation system 2,390 2,390 2,490 2,490
Premium Package 1,850      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Xenon HID headlights     875 875
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Headlight washers     100 100
Technology Package 1,580 1,580    
Navigation system 2,178 2,178 2,300 2,300
Premium Package 1,721      
Upgraded leather upholstery 930      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432    
Xenon HID headlights     807 807
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Headlight washers     92 92
Options (change) 7,415 4,565 3,965 3,965
Options (change) 6,841 4,190 3,659 3,659
Destination 775 775 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $48,090 $57,140 $47,470 $51,750
Total Invoice $44,724 $53,231 $44,181 $48,163

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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: $5,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,420
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ISIS
TrimA5S5250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp V6354hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
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$57,140$47,470$51,750
Adjustments for Features0-200-5,240-5,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,090$56,940$42,230$46,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,850$0$4,280
Total Invoice$44,724$53,231$44,181$48,163
Adjustments for Features0-186-4,877-4,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,724$53,045$39,304$43,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,321$0$3,982

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ISIS
TrimA5S5250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
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
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,515$4,715$9,755$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$5,240$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-4,877-4,877

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082013
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.3,807 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 seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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