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Lexus ES vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,765

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $875

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,032

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelESA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim350A4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $36,300 $48,610
Base Invoice $34,400 $33,761 $45,207
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Heated front seats 640    
Full-size spare tire 205    
Navigation system 2,465 2,100 1,950
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330 690 690
Obstacle detection, rear 500 350 350
Sunshade, rear, power 210 400 400
Convenience Package   1,700 2,125
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500
Rear side airbags   350 350
Wood trim     400
Xenon HID headlights 749    
Heated front seats 588    
Full-size spare tire 188    
Navigation system 2,277 1,953 1,813
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 303 641 641
Obstacle detection, rear 460 325 325
Sunshade, rear, power 192 373 373
Convenience Package   1,580 1,977
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Bluetooth cell phone link   466 466
Rear side airbags   325 325
Wood trim     373
Options (change) 5,165 6,565 7,240
Options (change) 4,757 6,106 6,736
Destination 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $42,765 $43,640 $58,325
Total Invoice $40,032 $40,642 $54,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,546
Model Year201220082008
ModelESA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim350A4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$42,765$43,640$58,325
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,765$43,640$57,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,435
Total Invoice$40,032$40,642$54,418
Adjustments for Features-9360-1,166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,096$40,642$53,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,610

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year201220082008
ModelESA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim350A4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Ski sack  $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,205$3,205$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-9360-1,166

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20122008
ModelESA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length191.1 in180.6 in
Width71.1 in69.8 in
Height57.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested750115%
Total Not Requested-100-15%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested147588%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

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