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

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

Lowest Total Price: $43,005

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $14,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,047

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $13,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelISISA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim300350S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,700 $40,870 $48,610 $66,910
Base Invoice $36,921 $38,009 $45,207 $62,227
Navigation system 1,505 1,505 1,950  
Rearview camera 350      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 350  
F Sport Package   3,155    
Sunshade, rear, power   210 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475  
iPod integration     0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link     500  
Convenience Package     2,125  
Rear side airbags     350 350
Premium Package       4,000
Navigation system 1,392 1,392 1,813  
Rearview camera 324      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 325  
F Sport Package   2,905    
Sunshade, rear, power   192 373  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443  
iPod integration     0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link     466  
Convenience Package     1,977  
Rear side airbags     325 325
Premium Package       3,720
Options (change) 2,355 5,370 6,150 4,350
Options (change) 2,176 4,949 5,722 4,045
Destination 950 950 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $43,005 $47,190 $57,235 $74,135
Total Invoice $40,047 $43,908 $53,404 $69,147

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,264
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelISISA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim300350S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6306hp V6340hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT6T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8215, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$43,005$47,190$57,235$74,135
Adjustments for Features0-225-100-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,005$46,965$57,135$73,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,960$0$16,100
Total Invoice$40,047$43,908$53,404$69,147
Adjustments for Features0-209-93-839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,047$43,699$53,311$68,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,652$0$14,997

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

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelISISA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim300350S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
High performance brake pads (optional) $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
LED headlights $1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
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$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers   $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,080$6,305$6,180$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$100$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209-93-839

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

Model Year20162008
ModelISA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length183.7 in180.6 in
Width71.3 in69.8 in
Height56.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested55020%
Total Not Requested222580%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested37527%
Total Not Requested100073%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested107547%

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