When you think of a luxury sedan, you most likely envision the classy Lexus IS 350 and Audi A4. These sedans both offer all-day comfort for up to five passengers, but that’s where their similarities end. The IS 350 delivers strong horsepower, quick acceleration, and a generous set of entertainment and safety technologies. Visit Longo Lexus near West Covina, Monterey Park, and Rosemead to test drive the sporty 2020 IS 350.
Performance
2020 Lexus IS 350
An energetic 3.5-liter V6 powers the sophisticated IS 350 in tandem with an eight-speed automatic transmission and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters to develop 311-hp and 280 lb-ft of torque and produce a top track speed of 142 mph. The IS 350 can go 0 – 60 mph in a remarkable 5.6 seconds. Rear-wheel drive comes standard with an available all-wheel drivetrain as well as a six-speed automatic transmission.
2020 Audi A4
A 40 TFSI® 2.0-liter turbo coupled with a seven-speed S tronic® dual-clutch transmission powers the Audi A4 and generates 188-hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. The A4 goes 0 – 60 mph in 7.1 seconds and has a top track speed of 130 mph. Drive Select is standard and includes comfort, auto, dynamic, and individual driving modes. Optional is a 45 TFSI® 2.0T quattro® all-wheel drive with paddle shifters.
Comfort and Convenience
2020 Lexus IS 350
Well-bolstered seats with NuLuxe® seating material, 10-way power- driver’s and 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seats, 60/40 split-folding rear seats, and dual-zone climate control are included. Additionally, keyless entry and a power moonroof are standard. Heated and ventilated front seats, a heated, power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, a power rear sunshade, and auto-dimming outside mirrors are available.
2020 Audi A4
Leather seating surfaces with heated front seats, 8-way power-adjustable front seats, split-folding 40/20/40 rear seatbacks, three-zone automatic climate control, and a power sunroof with sunshade come standard. Optional are keyless engine start/stop, ambient lighting, and power-folding, power-adjustable, heated exterior side mirrors.
Technology
2020 Lexus IS 350
Technology features included in the cabin consist of a 7.0-inch color display, voice command, Bluetooth®, Siri® Eyes Free, Amazon Alexa compatibility, SiriusXM® satellite radio, HD Radio™ for traffic and weather updates, a 10-speaker sound system, and two USB ports. A 10.3-inch high-resolution split-screen multi-information display, navigation, Remote Touch, and a 15-speaker 835-watt Mark Levinson® premium surround-sound system are optional.
Standard safety technology is comprised of pre-collision with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, high-speed dynamic radar cruise control, intelligent high beams, a backup camera, and a 10-airbag system. Available are blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert and intuitive parking assist.
2020 Audi A4
A 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen display, Bluetooth®, voice control, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, and a 10-speaker audio system come standard. You can opt for the 8.3-inch MMI® touchscreen with handwriting recognition, Google Earth™ weather and traffic information, a full-color head-up display, and a 19-speaker 755-watt Bang & Olufsen® sound system.
Pre sense® basic helps secure the vehicle during emergency maneuvers, and Pre sense® city helps detect vehicles and pedestrians; both come standard along with a rear-view parking camera. A vehicle exit warning system, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, active lane assist, and traffic sign recognition are optional.
Pricing
2020 Lexus IS 350
Starting at $42,180 MSRP
2020 Audi A4
Starting at $39,200 MSRP
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