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

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

Lowest Total Price: $56,970

Lexus RX 350 F Sport   
Difference: $150

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,193

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $8

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelRXRXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim350 F Sport450h F SportA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,120 $56,495 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $46,845 $53,105 $39,618 $50,592
Navigation Package 1,690      
Around view cameras 1,865 800    
Head-up display (HUD) 600 600    
LED headlights 1,615 1,615    
Cargo mat 105 105 170 170
Driver Assistance Package     1,800 1,800
Prestige Package     4,600 4,400
Premium Plus Package     3,000  
S Line Sport Package     1,250  
Warm Weather Package     800 800
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000  
Rear side airbags     350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
S Sport Package       2,500
Navigation Package 1,563      
Around view cameras 1,716 736    
Head-up display (HUD) 552 552    
LED headlights 1,487 1,487    
Cargo mat 63 63 158 158
Driver Assistance Package     1,674 1,674
Prestige Package     4,278 4,092
Premium Plus Package     2,790  
S Line Sport Package     1,164  
Warm Weather Package     744 744
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930  
Rear side airbags     326 326
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
S Sport Package       2,326
Options (change) 5,875 3,120 13,545 10,595
Options (change) 5,381 2,838 12,600 9,856
Destination 975 975 975 975
Total Price $56,970 $60,590 $57,120 $65,970
Total Invoice $53,201 $56,918 $53,193 $61,423

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,182
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelRXRXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim350 F Sport450h F SportA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6259hp V6 H252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-6S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$56,970$60,590$57,120$65,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-2,335-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,970$58,965$54,785$62,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0$7,800
Total Invoice$53,201$56,918$53,193$61,423
Adjustments for Features0-1,527-2,174-3,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,201$55,391$51,019$58,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,190$0$7,252

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

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelRXRXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim350 F Sport450h F SportA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100$1100
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0   
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Turn assist  $25$25
Vehicle exit assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Self-repairing paint$0$0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Boost gauge   $75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Performance meter$150$150  
Predictive efficiency assist  $0$0
Road sign information  $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
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  
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$5,470$7,095$7,805$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$2,335$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,527-2,174-3,152

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

Model Year20172018
ModelRXA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in111.2 in
Length192.5 in186.3 in
Width74.6 in72.6 in
Height67.7 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,223 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested162551%
Total Not Requested156549%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested165088%
Total Not Requested22512%
S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Body kit (gray/black)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested137547%
Total Not Requested156553%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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