Audi S4 vs Lexus GS (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,195
- S4: $1,195 cheaper, 2 mpg better.
- GS: 6.4 cu ft more cargo, 1.1 in more rear legroom.
- Each wins 5 of 12 measures.
| Measure | S4 | GS | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $50,895 | $52,090 | S4 |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 311 hp | S4 |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | S4 |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | S4 |
| Cargo, max | 12.0 cu ft | 18.4 cu ft | GS |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.0 cu ft | 18.4 cu ft | GS |
| Rear legroom | 35.7 in | 36.8 in | GS |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 42.3 in | GS |
| Length | 187.5 in | 192.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.7 in | 72.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,847 lb | 3,891 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 4.2 in | 5.5 in | GS |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4 s tested | 5.3 s estimate | S4 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| S4 Premium AWD $49,900 | GS 350 AWD $51,065 | $1,165 |
| GS 350 AWD $51,065 | S4 Premium Plus AWD $49,900 | $1,165 |
Cost to run
S4 costs $2,149 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | S4 | GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $50,895 | $52,090 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $60,912 | $63,061 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: GS wins.
S4 wins if Space weight is 3 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | S4 | 2% |
| MPG | S4 | 9% |
| Power | S4 | 11% |
| Space | GS | 35% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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