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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: $43,620

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,821

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelESA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim350A4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $34,400 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Heated front seats 640      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065      
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Xenon HID headlights 815      
Premium Plus Package   3,200 3,200  
Navigation and Telematics Package   3,000 3,000 2,600
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800  
Sport Package   750 750  
Wood trim   350 350  
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Warm Weather Package       950
Heated front seats 588      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749      
Obstacle detection, rear 460      
Xenon HID headlights 749      
Premium Plus Package   2,976 2,976  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,790 2,790 2,418
Cooled or ventilated front seats   744 744  
Sport Package   698 698  
Wood trim   326 326  
Rear side airbags   326 326 326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Warm Weather Package       884
Options (change) 6,020 9,025 9,025 4,475
Options (change) 5,546 8,396 8,396 4,164
Destination 875 975 975 975
Total Price $43,620 $46,000 $50,500 $56,850
Total Invoice $40,821 $42,851 $47,037 $52,941

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,393
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelESA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim350A4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT6S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14755, 19755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$43,620$46,000$50,500$56,850
Adjustments for Features0-3,675-5,375-6,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,620$42,325$45,125$50,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800$8,525
Total Invoice$40,821$42,851$47,037$52,941
Adjustments for Features0-3,423-5,006-5,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,821$39,428$42,031$47,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,603$7,926

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelESA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim350A4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,405$7,080$8,780$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,675$5,375$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,423-5,006-5,587

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122018
ModelESA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.0 in
Length191.1 in186.1 in
Width71.1 in72.5 in
Height57.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.0 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 information25Yes
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested150043%
Total Not Requested197557%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested74045%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested55092%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested150043%
Total Not Requested197557%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested74045%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested55092%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested69050%

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