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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: $51,135

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $16,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,860

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $17,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelISISA5 / S5 / RS5
Trim250C350CS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $62,300
Base Invoice $37,072 $41,976 $57,940
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055 1,350
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015  
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430  
Luxury Package 2,628 2,628 1,256
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 1,290  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,565 3,565  
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 9,070 9,070 4,525
Options (change) 7,913 7,913 4,210
Destination 875 875 975
Total Price $51,135 $56,585 $67,800
Total Invoice $45,860 $50,764 $63,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,355
Model Year201120112018
ModelISISA5 / S5 / RS5
Trim250C350CS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6354hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$51,135$56,585$67,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,135$55,535$63,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$45,860$50,764$63,125
Adjustments for Features0-942-3,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,860$49,822$59,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,962$0

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

Model Year201120112018
ModelISISA5 / S5 / RS5
Trim250C350CS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker  $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$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$250 
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$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$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
Metal pedals  $75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,080$11,130$14,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-942-3,910

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

Model Year20112018
ModelISA5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in108.9 in
Length182.5 in184.0 in
Width70.9 in72.7 in
Height55.7 in54.4 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.4,375 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in46.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.89.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested165078%
Total Not Requested47522%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested165078%
Total Not Requested47522%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
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 information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested69050%

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