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

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Lexus LS vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,300

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $21,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,935

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $19,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelLSA4 / S4
Trim460S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,990 $47,300
Base Invoice $66,232 $43,990
Pre-Collision System 1,500  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Comfort Package 1,650  
F Sport Package 8,350  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950
Prestige Package   6,700
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Sunshade, rear, power   500
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Pre-Collision System 1,380  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Comfort Package 1,520  
F Sport Package 7,685  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673
Prestige Package   6,232
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Sunshade, rear, power   466
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Options (change) 12,000 15,125
Options (change) 11,045 14,070
Destination 895 875
Total Price $84,885 $63,300
Total Invoice $78,172 $58,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,602
Model Year20132012
ModelLSA4 / S4
Trim460S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine386hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$84,885$63,300
Adjustments for Features-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,110$63,300
Total Invoice$78,172$58,935
Adjustments for Features-1,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,537$58,935

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20132012
ModelLSA4 / S4
Trim460S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,905$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6350

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20132012
ModelLSA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.6 in
Length200.0 in185.2 in
Width73.8 in71.9 in
Height58.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested42540%
Total Not Requested65060%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45VR19 tires400No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested235050%
Total Not Requested237550%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested170077%
Total Not Requested50023%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested182564%
Total Not Requested101536%

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