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Lexus HS vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus HS vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,200

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2   
Difference: $2,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,233

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2   
Difference: $1,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelHSA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim250h PremiumA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,800 $36,300 $48,610
Base Invoice $36,218 $33,761 $45,207
Navigation Package 2,125    
LED headlights 1,805    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 350 350
Wide-view front camera 700    
Rear spoiler 200    
Convenience Package   1,700 2,125
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
iPod integration   0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500
Navigation system   2,100 1,950
Wood trim     400
Navigation Package 1,942    
LED headlights 1,552    
Obstacle detection, rear 430 325 325
Wide-view front camera 602    
Rear spoiler 172    
Convenience Package   1,580 1,977
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
iPod integration   0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link   466 466
Navigation system   1,953 1,813
Wood trim     373
Options (change) 5,330 6,125 5,800
Options (change) 4,698 5,697 5,397
Destination 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $46,005 $43,200 $56,885
Total Invoice $41,791 $40,233 $53,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus HS 250h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $577
Model Year201220082008
ModelHSA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim250h PremiumA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4 H255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$46,005$43,200$56,885
Adjustments for Features-2,3500-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,655$43,200$55,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,685
Total Invoice$41,791$40,233$53,079
Adjustments for Features-2,1350-933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,656$40,233$52,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,913

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year201220082008
ModelHSA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim250h PremiumA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
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  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,555$4,205$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1350-933

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20122008
ModelHSA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length184.8 in180.6 in
Width70.3 in69.8 in
Height59.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested750115%
Total Not Requested-100-15%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested152591%
Total Not Requested1509%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested50036%

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