Audi vs. Lexus

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Audi and Lexus contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Audi and Lexus cars.

When comparing the Audi brand to the Lexus brand, Audi has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, towing capacity, safety and variety of models offered. Lexus has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, reliability, retained value and vehicle rankings.

Audi versus Lexus: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Audi versus Lexus pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Lexus in 12 out of 16 vehicle comparisons. Lexus also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 10 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 16 out of 16 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Lexus, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Lexus the overall advantage over Audi.

Audi versus Lexus: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lexus vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 10 out of 16 model comparisons, with Audi offering more horsepower in 6 comparisons. Audi offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 9 out of 14 comparisons. Lexus vehicles have higher MPG in 4 comparisons, and both Audi and Lexus vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 6 comparisons. In 2 comparisons, Audi and Lexus have the same towing capacity.

Audi versus Lexus: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Audi versus Lexus overall quality ratings shows Lexus with higher quality ratings in 9 out of 11 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 9 out of 11 comparisons. Audi has better safety ratings in 6 out of 10 comparisons. Audi and Lexus tie for safety in 4 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 16 out of 16 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Audi has better car rankings in 3 categories: Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs, Audi TT (coupe) in Best Luxury Coupes, and Audi TT (coupe) in Best Luxury Sports Cars. Lexus has better car rankings in 12 categories: Lexus RX 500h in Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lexus LS 500h in Best Hybrid Luxury Large Cars, Lexus LX 600 in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, Lexus IS 350 in Best Luxury Compact Cars, Lexus RX 350 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lexus ES 300h in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, Lexus RX 500h in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Lexus LS 500 in Best Luxury Large Cars, Lexus ES 250 in Best Luxury Midsize Cars, Lexus RX 350 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, Lexus IS 350 in Best Luxury Small Cars, and Lexus LX 600 in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Audi has better car rankings in 2 categories: Audi A8 L in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars and Audi TT (coupe) in Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars.Lexus has better car rankings in 7 categories: Lexus RX 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lexus ES 300h in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, Lexus RX 450h in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Lexus ES 250 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, Lexus GX 460 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, Lexus IS 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars, and Lexus LX 600 in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 4 categories: Lexus LS 500 in Best Luxury Large Cars for the Money, Lexus ES 250 in Best Luxury Midsize Cars for the Money, Lexus GX 460 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money, and Lexus IS 350 in Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Audi offers 21 SUVs, 3 wagons, 17 sedans, 6 coupes, and 4 convertibles. In comparison, Lexus offers 17 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible.

Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 12 electric vehicles. Lexus offers 17 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Audi offers 45 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Lexus offers 23 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 10 rear-wheel-drive models.