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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: $48,753

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,622

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,486

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201820182018
ModelESESA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim350300hA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
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      
Blind spot warning system 500 500      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,590 2,590      
Rear spoiler 319        
Cargo net 64 64 80 80 80
Prestige Package     6,300 6,300 4,400
Premium Plus Package     3,200 3,200  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995    
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
Driver Assistance Package         1,800
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      
Blind spot warning system 460 460      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,392 2,392      
Rear spoiler 209        
Cargo net 38 38 74 74 74
Prestige Package     5,860 5,860 4,092
Premium Plus Package     2,976 2,976  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926    
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
Driver Assistance Package         1,674
Options (change) 8,878 8,019 13,400 12,405 8,155
Options (change) 8,073 7,367 12,466 11,540 7,586
Destination 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $48,753 $50,814 $50,375 $53,880 $60,530
Total Invoice $45,486 $47,513 $46,921 $50,181 $56,363

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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: $1,603
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,569
Model Year20172017201820182018
ModelESESA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim350300hA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15755, 19755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$48,753$50,814$50,375$53,880$60,530
Adjustments for Features-1750-3,400-4,800-5,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,578$50,814$46,975$49,080$55,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,236$0$2,105$8,180
Total Invoice$45,486$47,513$46,921$50,181$56,363
Adjustments for Features-1630-3,167-4,470-5,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,323$47,513$43,754$45,711$51,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,190$0$1,957$7,604

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20172017201820182018
ModelESESA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim350300hA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100$1100$1100
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Sunshades, second row$125$125  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200$200
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Turn assist  $25$25$25
Vehicle exit assist  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
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
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Predictive efficiency assist  $0$0$0
Road sign information  $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
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$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0$0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,280$6,105$9,505$10,905$11,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$3,400$4,800$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1630-3,167-4,470-5,005

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20172018
ModelESA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.0 in
Length192.7 in186.1 in
Width71.7 in72.5 in
Height57.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft313.0 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, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested77530%
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 information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested182579%
Total Not Requested47521%
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 information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested177536%
Total Not Requested309064%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 Requested160059%
Total Not Requested112541%
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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested177536%
Total Not Requested309064%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 Requested160059%
Total Not Requested112541%
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 row125Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested72530%
Total Not Requested166570%

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