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

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Lexus HS vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $2,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,707

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelHSA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim250h PremiumA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,800 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $36,218 $30,227 $43,990
Navigation Package 2,125    
LED headlights 1,805    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Wide-view front camera 700    
Prestige Package   9,500 6,700
Wood trim   350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Navigation Package 1,942    
LED headlights 1,552    
Obstacle detection, rear 430    
Wide-view front camera 602    
Prestige Package   8,837 6,232
Wood trim   325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 5,130 10,325 7,175
Options (change) 4,526 9,605 6,675
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $45,805 $43,700 $55,350
Total Invoice $41,619 $40,707 $51,540

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus HS 250h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65
Model Year201220122012
ModelHSA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim250h PremiumA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4 H211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,805$43,700$55,350
Adjustments for Features-1,0750-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,730$43,700$54,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,500
Total Invoice$41,619$40,707$51,540
Adjustments for Features-9770-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,642$40,707$50,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,762

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201220122012
ModelHSA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim250h PremiumA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,555$4,480$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-9770-1,071

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122012
ModelHSA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length184.8 in185.2 in
Width70.3 in71.9 in
Height59.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested347563%
Total Not Requested201537%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested157555%
Total Not Requested126545%

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