goldengame

I haven't driven the new A5, but I have driven the new S4. It's better performance-wise than my IS350 AWD, and I think the interior is built better too. When I was looking at it though, it was significantly more expensive in Canada with the options I wanted.

LaZeR

With the Audi do ya get a 6 cylinder? If NO, are you 100% certain you'll be/remain satisfied with a 4 cylinder?

mickydoyle

Lexus refreshed the IS, not the RC. I'm happy with the IS updates but am hoping they refresh the 18' RC's with the larger infotainment screen and dump the claws on the rear bumper. If they do that, it's probably the car for me. The interior of the Audi puts a lot of cars to shame, but that 4 cyl might not cut it. Unfortunately I don't have the cash to go ***** to the wall S4/S5. The A4 is out of the question as it's styling is too boring for me. I'll probably test drive the Sportback this week & report back.

wthrman2

Hi Mickydoyle - I had the same choice to make and was torn between the 2018 S5 sportback versus the 2017 IS 350 AWD (had a 2015 same version) and decided to go LExus and do not regret, its an amazing car!!

gianttama

Tried the 17 a4 before got my 16 350. A4 looked nice, interior was nice, feature was nice, tech toys in the a4 was nice too, but with the Technik pkg it was was 12k more than what I paid for my 350 luxury 2 in Canada, didn't quite like how the turbo 4 drove in the a4, it was quite under whelming to be honest. Maybe it was the AWD, didn't quite got the kick I was looking for. The 350 doesnt have the initial kick neither but once I rev it up in 2 and 3 gear, it is pretty satisfying.

itsx

When I was car shopping a while back, I test drove the A4 and S4, both amazing cars, but my own personal issue with them was where the volume **** was located. I kept hitting it with my elbow somehow, i know, i'm special that way, but that was enough for me to turn away from them.
I suggest sitting in the car and just kinda going through the motions and seeing how convenient or easy it is for you to adjust music, or do other functions with the car. I'm not a big fan of our cup holders, or ease of use for the center console glove box, but I love everything else about my car now.

Darqhelmet

Lexus. I won't touch anything made but VAG.

Chedeng88

I was faced with a similar decision when I sold my Mercedes. I really like the styling of the S4 but in the end I went with the Lexus since I'm fed up with the high maintenance costs of German cars.

Jay89

Just remember, German reliability is an oxymoron. I've driven many Audi's, Benz, bmws, vw, and the Lexus really impressed me with fit and finish, quality.

ssmoked

I just returned home after test driving the 2018 S5 Sportback. It had the prestige package, S sport package, Driver assistance, Nappa leather, 19 inch wheels, random other options. Total MSRP 67,750.

All I can say is what an incredible machine. I am coming from a Lexus RCF (5.0 v8), and the S5 shames the RCF in every performance way except maybe from triple digit acceleration. The Salemans actually took me to a back industrial road to test out the performance. The all wheel drive S5 puts the power down with complete efficiency from stop and hits triple digits in a breeze. Only thing i didnt like is slight turbo lag when the gas is depressed from a stop. Next he told me to floor the gas while making a 90 degree turn from stop. I was hesitant at first bc my lady was with me but did it anyways. The turn felt completely planted and smooth. The car never lost any traction with the all wheel drive. The S5 is smooth all around with adaptive dampening suspension and turning radius can be compared to a Miata I rented once. I would say the exterior is better looking than any Lexus model, and im always biased towards my Molten Pearl RCF. The interior is surprisingly roomy with 2 inch leg room to spare in the back (im 5'10 and adjusted the driver seat to my driving position). believe it or not, the A6 is WAY smaller in the back seat. My knees would knee the drivers seat. The infotainment system and navigation controls are years ahead of Lexus' touchpad. I almost pulled the trigger today but decided to call around for better pricing elsewhere.

Most the dealer willing to discount is 6% off MSRP for purchase or lease. With all fees and taxes rolled in on a lease, with 0 down, cap cost 63.690, 6% my tax, .0025 money factor (6%), 12k miles, 36 month, 61% residual... monthly $1016. One payment lease saves about 3600

ssmoked

how much is your lease for the IS?

Darqhelmet

You're going to pay 1016 a month to drive an Audi, thats not an R8?

ttsport15

Have to give points just for the cool factor to the lexus all I see on the roads here are Audi mayb 2 times I seen an RCF

ssmoked

thats why i held off. The lease deal is horrible

dchar

Audi leases tend to be quite high. The Sportback was just released and in high demand, so discounts are hard to negotiate.