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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: $58,990

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $5,828

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,930

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $1,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelISA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimFS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,000 $54,400
Base Invoice $49,280 $50,592
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Satellite radio 486  
All-weather floor mats 99 190
Cargo net 59 80
Cargo mat 69 170
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Satellite radio 389  
All-weather floor mats 59 177
Cargo net 35 74
Cargo mat 41 158
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 8,053 3,615
Options (change) 6,506 3,363
Destination 765 975
Total Price $64,818 $58,990
Total Invoice $56,551 $54,930

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,053
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,486
Model Year20082018
ModelISA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimFS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine416hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$64,818$58,990
Adjustments for Features0-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,818$53,765
Total Invoice$56,551$54,930
Adjustments for Features0-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,551$50,065

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

Model Year20082018
ModelISA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimFS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,455$9,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,865

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

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,780 lb.4,089 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 F

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
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

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