Which is better: 2020 Audi A4 or 2025 Lexus IS300?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 Audi A4 vs 2025 Lexus IS300 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2020 Audi A4 or 2025 Lexus IS300?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2020 Audi A4 starts lower at $37,400. Live Audi A4 listings start at $15,423.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 Audi A4 or 2025 Lexus IS300?

The 2020 Audi A4 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (37,400).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 Audi A4 or 2025 Lexus IS300?

The 2020 Audi A4 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).

Which has better horsepower: 2020 Audi A4 or 2025 Lexus IS300?

The 2025 Lexus IS300 leads on horsepower in this comparison (260).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2020 Audi A4 vs 2025 Lexus IS300?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi A4 (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Audi A4 vs Lexus IS300

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2020 Audi A4

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2025 Lexus IS300

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Overview

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Lexus IS300300
Selected trim	Premium	300
Body style	Sedan	Sedan
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2020	2025

Pricing & market

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Lexus IS300300
MSRP	$37,400 (best)	$40,535
Lowest listing price	$15,423 (best)	—
Median listing price	$18,627 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$20,801 (best)	—
For sale now	5 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Lexus IS300300
Combined MPG	30 MPG (best)	25 MPG
City MPG	27 MPG (best)	21 MPG
Highway MPG	35 MPG (best)	31 MPG
Fuel tank	15.3 gal	17.4 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Lexus IS300300
Horsepower	188 hp	241 hp (best)
Torque	236 lb-ft	258 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2 L	2 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Lexus IS300300
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	12 cu ft (best)	10.8 cu ft
Payload	—	975 lbs (best)
Curb weight	3,417 lbs (best)	3,715 lbs
Ground clearance	—	5.5 in (best)
Wheelbase	111 in (best)	110.2 in
Length	187.5 in (best)	185.4 in
Width	72.7 in (best)	72.4 in
Height	56.2 in	56.5 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Lexus IS300300
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	3	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Audi A4	Lexus IS300
1	Premium $37,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)	300 $40,535 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Premium Plus $41,000 MSRP	300 $42,535 MSRP
3	Prestige $46,950 MSRP	300 F SPORT Design $42,505 MSRP
4	—	300 F SPORT Design $44,545 MSRP
5	—	300 F SPORT $44,580 MSRP
6	—	300 F SPORT $46,620 MSRP

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