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

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Lexus IS vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,135

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $8,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,537

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $7,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelISISA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim250C350CA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $42,450 $59,050
Base Invoice $38,308 $43,374 $39,479 $54,917
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 2,100 2,100
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Prestige Package     8,700 5,900
Comfort Package     2,400 1,400
AWD     2,200  
Wood trim     400 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Luxury Package 2,813 2,813    
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380 1,954 1,954
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,701 3,701    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Prestige Package     8,092 5,487
Comfort Package     2,232 1,302
AWD     2,046  
Wood trim     372 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 9,070 9,070 16,275 10,375
Options (change) 8,354 8,354 15,139 9,652
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $51,135 $56,585 $59,600 $70,300
Total Invoice $47,537 $52,603 $55,493 $65,444

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,397
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelISISA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim250C350CA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$51,135$56,585$59,600$70,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-600-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,135$55,535$59,000$69,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$10,600
Total Invoice$47,537$52,603$55,493$65,444
Adjustments for Features0-976-559-652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,537$51,627$54,934$64,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,090$0$9,858

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelISISA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim250C350CA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$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  
Exterior 
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Neck-level heating, front seats  $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,005$10,055$9,605$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$600$700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-976-559-652

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122011
ModelISA5 / S5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in108.3 in
Length182.5 in182.1 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height55.7 in54.4 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.4,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.3 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 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested175082%
Total Not Requested37518%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested175082%
Total Not Requested37518%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested352586%
Total Not Requested56514%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested202583%
Total Not Requested41517%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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