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

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Lexus IS vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,600

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $10,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,705

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $9,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelISA4 / S4
TrimFS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,300 $49,200
Base Invoice $57,009 $45,756
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Prestige Package   5,900
6-speed manual   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,619  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Prestige Package   5,488
6-speed manual   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 4,425 6,475
Options (change) 4,079 6,024
Destination 875 925
Total Price $66,600 $56,600
Total Invoice $61,963 $52,705

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,724
Model Year20122016
ModelISA4 / S4
TrimFS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$66,600$56,600
Adjustments for Features0-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,600$56,100
Total Invoice$61,963$52,705
Adjustments for Features0-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,963$52,239

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122016
ModelISA4 / S4
TrimFS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,680$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122016
ModelISA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.6 in
Length180.1 in185.1 in
Width70.9 in71.9 in
Height56.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,847 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested160056%
Total Not Requested126544%

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