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, 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 10 out of 13 vehicle comparisons. Audi and Lexus both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 6 out of 12 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 17 out of 17 comparisons.

Audi versus Lexus: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lexus vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 10 out of 17 model comparisons, with Audi offering more horsepower in 7 comparisons. Audi offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 10 out of 16 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 9 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 8 out of 9 comparisons. Audi has better safety ratings in 3 out of 9 comparisons while Lexus has better safety ratings in 2 out of 9 comparisons. Audi and Lexus tie for safety in 4 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 17 out of 17 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 8 categories: 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 LS 500 in Best Luxury Large Cars, Lexus ES 350 in Best Luxury Midsize Cars, Lexus RX 350 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, Lexus IS 350 in Best Luxury Small Cars, and Lexus LX 570 in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 6 categories: Lexus RX 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lexus LS 500 in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, Lexus ES 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, Lexus RX 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, Lexus IS 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars, and Lexus LX 570 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 RX 350 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 22 SUVs, 4 wagons, 24 sedans, 3 coupes, and 2 convertibles. In comparison, Lexus offers 18 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible.

Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 16 electric vehicles. Lexus offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Audi offers 50 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Lexus offers 24 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models.