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Audi A8 vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,691

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $21,584

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,496

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $23,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelA8IS
TrimA8F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $56,000
Base Invoice $73,237 $49,280
Convenience Package 2,900  
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Leather door panel trim 750  
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Satellite radio   486
Headlight washers   100
Convenience Package 2,698  
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Leather door panel trim 699  
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Satellite radio   389
Headlight washers   80
Options (change) 6,650 7,926
Options (change) 6,187 6,451
Destination 875 765
Total Price $86,275 $64,691
Total Invoice $80,299 $56,496

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,044
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,716
Model Year20122008
ModelA8IS
TrimA8F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-19
Total Price$86,275$64,691
Adjustments for Features-6,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,735$64,691
Total Invoice$80,299$56,496
Adjustments for Features-6,0870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,212$56,496

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122008
ModelA8IS
TrimA8F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Metal pedals $75
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, driver seat$100 
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 trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,130$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0870

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122008
ModelA8IS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in107.5 in
Length202.2 in180.1 in
Width76.7 in70.9 in
Height57.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,729 lb.3,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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 Headroom38.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.0 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 controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested150094%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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