The luxury sedan market offers drivers many options but the 2019 Lexus LS is one that stands out from the crowd. Here we compare the 2019 Lexus LS against its competition, the 2019 Audi A8. If you live in the Los Angeles, California area and are looking for a luxury sedan to drive this holiday season, come visit us at Longo Lexus to test drive the 2019 Lexus LS.
Performance
2019 Lexus LS
For 2019, the Lexus LS is equipped with a 3.4-liter turbo V8 engine that is paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission with a selectable manual mode and powers the luxury sedan with 416 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque.
The Lexus LS 500h in all-wheel drive receives an EPA estimated 26 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined.
2019 Audi A8
The engine offered for the 2019 Audi A8 is a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission, and produces 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. The 2019 Audi A8 does come standard with all-wheel drive.
Features & Technology
2019 Lexus LS
Standard 2019 Lexus LS features include a 24-inch head-up display, a semi-automated lane-change feature, Blind Spot Monitor, 10 Airbags, 16-way power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa compatibility, and so much more. There are also available options for added luxury, performance and safety to custom tailor your LS to you.
2019 Audi A8
For 2019 Audi made significant changes to the infotainment system. The dash has a 10.1-inch touchscreen that responds to touch. Below the 10.1-inch touchscreen screen are displays for the HVAC controls and runs Google or navigation. The infotainment system is available on all A8 models with Audi’s Virtual Cockpit and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Pricing
2019 Lexus LS
Starting at $75,200 MSRP
2019 Audi A8
Starting at $83,800 MSRP
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