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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: $46,650

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $1,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,452

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $1,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelESESA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim350300hA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $30,227 $43,990
Ultra Luxury Package 3,500 3,000    
Alloy wheels, optional design 40      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Power trunk closer 400 400    
Heated steering wheel 450 450    
LED headlights 515 515    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,590 2,590    
Blind spot warning system 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control     2,100 2,100
Prestige Package     9,500 6,700
Sunshade, rear, power     500 500
Wood trim     350  
Rear side airbags     350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Ultra Luxury Package 3,221 2,761    
Alloy wheels, optional design 37      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Power trunk closer 368 368    
Heated steering wheel 415 415    
LED headlights 473 473    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,392 2,392    
Blind spot warning system 460 460    
Adaptive cruise control     1,954 1,954
Prestige Package     8,837 6,232
Sunshade, rear, power     466 466
Wood trim     325  
Rear side airbags     325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 8,495 7,955 13,275 10,125
Options (change) 7,826 7,329 12,350 9,420
Destination 975 975 875 875
Total Price $48,370 $50,750 $46,650 $58,300
Total Invoice $45,239 $47,475 $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: $1,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,066
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelESESA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim350300hA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$48,370$50,750$46,650$58,300
Adjustments for Features-3,050-3,0750-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,320$47,675$46,650$57,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,355$0$10,500
Total Invoice$45,239$47,475$43,452$54,285
Adjustments for Features-2,853-2,8770-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,386$44,598$43,452$53,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,212$0$9,762

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelESESA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim350300hA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$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  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,605$7,630$4,555$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$3,075$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,853-2,8770-1,071

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20172012
ModelESA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length192.7 in185.2 in
Width71.7 in71.9 in
Height57.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested175076%
Total Not Requested55024%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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 row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested377569%
Total Not Requested171531%

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 row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested192568%
Total Not Requested91532%

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