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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,490

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $33,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,510

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $31,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8ISISIS
TrimA8S8250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Ski sack 175 175      
Premium Package 3,275 2,800      
Leather door panel trim 750        
Satellite radio 550 550      
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,905 3,905 3,925
Xenon HID headlights     875    
F Sport Package     2,440 2,440  
Headlight washers     100   100
Ski sack 164 164      
Premium Package 3,045 2,605      
Leather door panel trim 698        
Satellite radio 490 501      
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,601 3,601 3,619
Xenon HID headlights     807    
F Sport Package     2,245 2,245  
Headlight washers     92   92
Options (change) 4,750 3,525 7,820 6,845 4,525
Options (change) 4,397 3,270 7,205 6,306 4,171
Destination 775 775 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $76,215 $99,700 $42,490 $47,940 $66,700
Total Invoice $70,913 $92,916 $39,510 $44,584 $62,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,216
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8ISISIS
TrimA8S8250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$76,215$99,700$42,490$47,940$66,700
Adjustments for Features-6,650-7,3000-950-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,565$92,400$42,490$46,990$64,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,835$0$4,500$22,035
Total Invoice$70,913$92,916$39,510$44,584$62,055
Adjustments for Features-6,187-6,8030-883-2,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,726$86,113$39,510$43,701$60,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,387$0$4,191$20,521

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8ISISIS
TrimA8S8250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row low console    $100
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  $175
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  $75
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$8,565$9,215$1,915$2,865$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,650$7,300$0$950$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,187-6,8030-883-2,024

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082012
ModelA8 / S8IS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in107.5 in
Length199.3 in180.1 in
Width74.6 in70.9 in
Height56.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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