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Audi A8 vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $91,835

Lexus LS 460L   
Difference: $46,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $84,560

Lexus LS 460L   
Difference: $44,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelA8LS
TrimA8 L W12460L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $133,500 $73,175
Base Invoice $124,157 $67,323
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Luxury Value Edition   965
Executive Class Seating Package   13,200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,500
Air Suspension w/VGRS   2,120
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Luxury Value Edition   889
Executive Class Seating Package   12,144
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,380
Air Suspension w/VGRS   1,949
Options (change) 3,000 17,785
Options (change) 2,790 16,362
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $138,675 $91,835
Total Invoice $129,122 $84,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 460L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,195
Model Year20122012
ModelA8LS
TrimA8 L W12460L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine500hp W12380hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20235/50-18
Total Price$138,675$91,835
Adjustments for Features-4,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$133,985$91,835
Total Invoice$129,122$84,560
Adjustments for Features-4,3670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,755$84,560

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122012
ModelA8LS
TrimA8 L W12460L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Air purifier $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Self-repairing paint $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Massage, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power legrest, right second row seat $500
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,280$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3670

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122012
ModelA8LS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase122.9 in121.7 in
Length207.4 in202.8 in
Width76.7 in73.8 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,773 lb.4,332 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Executive Class Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
Air purifier50No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested377576%
Total Not Requested122524%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Total Requested250091%
Total Not Requested2509%

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