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Lexus ES vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,830

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,013

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelESA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim350A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,725 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $34,400 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
Heated front seats 640      
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065      
Xenon HID headlights 815      
Sunshade, rear, power 210 350 350 350
Prestige Package   9,450 6,650  
Wood trim   350    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Navigation Package       3,550
Heated front seats 588      
Obstacle detection, rear 460      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749      
Xenon HID headlights 749      
Sunshade, rear, power 192 325 325 325
Prestige Package   8,789 6,185  
Wood trim   325    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Navigation Package       3,301
Options (change) 6,230 10,625 7,475 4,375
Options (change) 5,738 9,882 6,953 4,069
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $43,830 $49,370 $59,270 $74,170
Total Invoice $41,013 $45,978 $55,186 $69,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,872
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelESA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim350A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$43,830$49,370$59,270$74,170
Adjustments for Features0-100-225-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,830$49,270$59,045$70,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,775$21,575
Total Invoice$41,013$45,978$55,186$69,042
Adjustments for Features0-93-209-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,013$45,885$54,977$65,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,092$20,062

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelESA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim350A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Rear side airbags$300   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$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   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
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
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,605$4,705$4,830$7,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$225$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93-209-3,095

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20122013
ModelESA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in108.3 in
Length191.1 in182.1 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.2 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 A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested310074%
Total Not Requested111526%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested185068%
Total Not Requested86532%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested120066%
Total Not Requested61534%

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