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

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

Lowest Total Price: $41,615

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,917

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $9,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelISISA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim250350A5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $39,618 $50,592
Sport Package 3,695 3,695    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850    
Warm Weather Package     1,300 800
Premium Plus Package     3,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,600
Sport Package 2,956 2,956    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280    
Warm Weather Package     1,210 744
Premium Plus Package     2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,418
Options (change) 11,035 11,035 4,875 3,975
Options (change) 8,938 8,938 4,536 3,698
Destination 590 590 975 975
Total Price $41,615 $47,065 $48,450 $59,350
Total Invoice $35,917 $40,714 $45,129 $55,265

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,778
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelISISA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim250350A5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$41,615$47,065$48,450$59,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-4,760-6,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,615$46,015$43,690$52,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$8,785
Total Invoice$35,917$40,714$45,129$55,265
Adjustments for Features0-908-4,434-6,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,917$39,806$40,695$48,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,889$0$8,168

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

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelISISA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim250350A5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle exit assist  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player, remote  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,655$4,705$8,415$10,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$4,760$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-4,434-6,402

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

Model Year20062018
ModelISA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in111.2 in
Length180.1 in186.3 in
Width70.9 in72.6 in
Height56.1 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.035.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested142554%

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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

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