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Lexus ES vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,330

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,888

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelESA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim350A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $33,299 $30,227 $43,990
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065    
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 2,100 2,100
Heated front seats 640    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 210 500 500
Prestige Package   9,500 6,700
Wood trim   350  
Rear side airbags   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,564    
Xenon HID headlights 700    
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 1,954 1,954
Heated front seats 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 430    
Sunshade, rear, power 180 466 466
Prestige Package   8,837 6,232
Wood trim   325  
Rear side airbags   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 7,730 13,275 10,125
Options (change) 6,714 12,350 9,420
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $45,330 $46,650 $58,300
Total Invoice $40,888 $43,452 $54,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,880
Model Year201120122012
ModelESA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim350A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,330$46,650$58,300
Adjustments for Features-3500-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,980$46,650$57,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,500
Total Invoice$40,888$43,452$54,285
Adjustments for Features-3160-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,572$43,452$53,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,762

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201120122012
ModelESA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim350A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,705$3,355$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3160-1,071

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112012
ModelESA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in185.2 in
Width71.1 in71.9 in
Height57.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested357565%
Total Not Requested191535%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested182564%
Total Not Requested101536%

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