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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: $49,450

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $36,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,208

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $34,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelA8ESES
TrimA8350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $37,700 $40,580
Base Invoice $73,237 $35,314 $38,013
Convenience Package 2,900    
Driver Assistance Package 3,000    
Sunshades, second row, power 750    
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Rain-sensing wipers   155 155
Adaptive cruise control   1,500 1,500
Xenon HID headlights   565 565
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Ultra Luxury Package   2,935 2,435
Alloy wheels, optional design   110  
Power trunk closer   400 400
Heated steering wheel   450 450
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,695  
Lane departure warning   1,015 1,015
Navigation Package     1,795
Convenience Package 2,698    
Driver Assistance Package 2,790    
Sunshades, second row, power 699    
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Rain-sensing wipers   144 144
Adaptive cruise control   1,380 1,380
Xenon HID headlights   521 521
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Ultra Luxury Package   2,699 2,239
Alloy wheels, optional design   100  
Power trunk closer   368 368
Heated steering wheel   416 416
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,488  
Lane departure warning   933 933
Navigation Package     1,660
Options (change) 6,650 10,825 9,315
Options (change) 6,187 9,969 8,581
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $86,275 $49,450 $50,820
Total Invoice $80,299 $46,208 $47,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,611
Model Year201220152015
ModelA8ESES
TrimA8350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14835, 15?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$86,275$49,450$50,820
Adjustments for Features-3,965-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,310$49,225$50,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,595
Total Invoice$80,299$46,208$47,519
Adjustments for Features-3,690-2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,609$45,998$47,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,521

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201220152015
ModelA8ESES
TrimA8350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power door closers$300  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver attention monitor $500$500
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition$200  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,855$6,115$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,965$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,690-2100

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 vs. Lexus ES features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122015
ModelA8ES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in111.0 in
Length202.2 in192.7 in
Width76.7 in71.7 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60038%
Total Not Requested100062%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested95069%
Total Not Requested42531%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested200087%
Total Not Requested30013%

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