2025 Lexus LS F Sport vs Audi A8
1. Performance
The 2025 Audi A8 in Phoenix has a 335-horsepower engine that produces 369 lb-ft of torque. While Audi prides itself on performance, that output doesn’t match up to the 2025 Lexus LS F Sport. In fact, the Lexus luxury sedan claims an extra 83 horsepower and an extra 73 lb-ft of torque compared to its rival.
Lexus LS F Sport drivers command 416 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque. That’s regulated by a clever 10-speed automatic transmission. The way is smoothed by an F-Sport Adaptive Variable Suspension that helps perfect the Lexus Driving Signature.
If you are a driving enthusiast, it’s clear that the LS F Sport will be more fun than the Audi A8.
2. Ultimate Comfort
Luxury car shoppers are often looking for the ultimate comfort. You’ll find that the 2025 Audi A8 falls behind in this category as well. The F Sport seats are 28-way power adjustable with power-ventilation to cool you off during our long hot summers and power-massage to soothe you.
In comparison, for about the same price - or more, the 2025 Audi A8 has 22-way power adjustable front seats. An upgrade is required for ventilation and massage when you choose the Audi luxury sedan.
3. Best Dash Technology
The Audi A8 in Phoenix has a 10.1-in touchscreen and an 8.6-inch driver digital display. This duo is nice, but it isn’t as nice as the duo on the F Sport. The Lexus luxury sedan has about 25 inches of screen space.
A 12.3-inch touchscreen is centered while a 12.3-inch digital display is behind the steering wheel. This approach makes the driver’s area really feel like a high-tech cockpit.
4. Bigger Trunk
If you ever travel, you won’t appreciate the trunk on the 2025 Audi A8 in Phoenix. It measures just 12.8 cubic feet. Considering the fact that there are small sedans with 14 or 15 cubic feet of space in the trunk, it is just unacceptable that a large sedan would give you no room for luggage.
The F Sport provides you with a trunk that is big by anyone’s standards. It measures 17 cubic feet and can swallow up your luggage and gear easily.
5. Better price
Now that we’ve established that the 2025 Lexus LS F Sport offers more in its standard package than the Audi A8 in Phoenix, it’s time to look at price. If you measure your luxury ride by the number of features it provides, the LS F Sport should be the most expensive.
Certainly not cheap, 2025 LS F Sport prices range from $80,335 to $88,275. Yet the 2025 Audi A8 in Phoenix asks for $92,000 or more. And it will definitely be more -- if you want the Audi A8 to have the same level of features as the Lexus LS F Sport.
When shopping for luxury cars, you should still demand the maximum value for your money!
6. Ownership Costs
And once you own or lease the 2025 Audi A8, you’ll have to wrestle with ownership costs. The Audi brand starts you off with one maintenance visit. Warranty coverage runs for only four years -- or 50,000 miles -- whichever comes first.
During the first year of ownership, Lexus offers two complimentary maintenance visits and covers wheel alignment and balancing. Warranty coverage lasts six years on the powertrain, giving you an extra two years of coverage compared to the Audi A8 in Phoenix.
Overall, Lexus cars are less expensive to repair compared to Audis. A 5-year maintenance study showed a difference of $1,000 in average repair costs. RepairPal ranked Audi 28th out of 32 brands.
7. Resale Value
Costing more when new, the Audi A8 in Phoenix should command a healthy resale value. However, be careful when comparing that with the Lexus LS F Sport. One critic noted that there is a wide variation in the Audi resale values. While one Audi luxury sedan decreases in value by 47 percent over five years, another may lose 61.5 percent of its value.
The Lexus LS F Sport doesn’t swing so widely. Buyers can expect their ride to depreciate by 48 to 52 percent. Lexus resale values are simply much more predictable. This is due in part to the high ranking that the Japanese brand in used car reliability. Audi ranks 14th while Lexus ranks #1.
Furthermore, cutting-edge technologies are less expensive -- or standard -- on the F Sport. That means that your tech toys and tools will stay relevant longer.
Conversely, in consumer reviews, many A8 owners report persistent problems with the Audi infotainment system and other electronics. These have resulted in lengthy dealership visits and costly repairs due to the complexity of the systems. Other Audi A8 owner complaints centered around transmission problems, air suspension failures, premature brake wear, and start-stop defects.
Conclusion
Whether you approach luxury car shopping as a driving enthusiast, tech geek, or stylista, the 2025 Audi A8 falls short of the complete package. That’s the 2025 LS F Sport, and it’s available now at your Phoenix Lexus dealer.
Shop Earnhardt Lexus to discover if the Lexus LS F Sport is right for you. Schedule a test drive at your convenience.
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