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Audi A8 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,200

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $38,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,498

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $37,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelA8ES
TrimA8350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $36,725
Base Invoice $73,237 $33,299
Convenience Package 2,900  
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,065
Ultra Luxury Package   3,535
Convenience Package 2,698  
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Adaptive cruise control   1,290
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,564
Ultra Luxury Package   3,040
Options (change) 5,900 9,600
Options (change) 5,488 8,324
Destination 875 875
Total Price $85,525 $47,200
Total Invoice $79,600 $42,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,876
Model Year20122011
ModelA8ES
TrimA8350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/55-17
Total Price$85,525$47,200
Adjustments for Features-5,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,910$47,200
Total Invoice$79,600$42,498
Adjustments for Features-5,2260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,374$42,498

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122011
ModelA8ES
TrimA8350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,405$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2260

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122011
ModelA8ES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in109.3 in
Length202.2 in191.1 in
Width76.7 in71.1 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested140087%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%

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