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

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,590

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $1,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,260

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5RCRCRC
TrimA5S5200t300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Premium Package 1,850        
Navigation system 2,390 2,390      
Technology Package 1,700 1,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Blind spot warning system 500 500      
Wood trim   500      
Luxury Package     2,990 2,700 2,700
Sunroof     1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19     795 660 795
Navigation Package     1,470 1,470 1,470
All Weather Package     220 220 220
Fog lights     410 410 410
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Premium Package 1,721        
Navigation system 2,178 2,178      
Technology Package 1,580 1,580      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432      
Blind spot warning system 466 466      
Wood trim   466      
Luxury Package     2,752 2,484 2,484
Sunroof     1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19     732 607 732
Navigation Package     1,360 1,360 1,360
All Weather Package     201 201 201
Fog lights     376 376 376
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460 460
Options (change) 6,915 5,565 7,485 7,060 7,195
Options (change) 6,377 5,122 6,893 6,500 6,625
Destination 775 775 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $47,590 $58,140 $48,615 $50,805 $51,180
Total Invoice $44,260 $54,163 $45,213 $47,251 $47,599

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 200t
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $372
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5RCRCRC
TrimA5S5200t300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6354hp V8241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$47,590$58,140$48,615$50,805$51,180
Adjustments for Features0-750-1,425-3,025-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,590$57,390$47,190$47,780$49,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,800$0$590$2,465
Total Invoice$44,260$54,163$45,213$47,251$47,599
Adjustments for Features0-699-1,325-2,813-1,418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,260$53,464$43,888$44,438$46,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,204$0$550$2,293

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5RCRCRC
TrimA5S5200t300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700$1700 $1700 
RWD  $0 $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
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   
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250   
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$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,015$4,765$5,440$7,040$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$1,425$3,025$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-699-1,325-2,813-1,418

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082017
ModelA5 / S5RC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in107.5 in
Length182.1 in184.8 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height54.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested175074%
Total Not Requested62526%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

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