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Audi R8 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,025

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $75,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,999

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $72,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelR8ES
Trim4.2350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $34,320
Base Invoice $101,370 $30,774
Convenience Package 3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
Navigation system 2,000  
Premium Plus Package   1,280
Rear side airbags   250
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,250
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Rear spoiler   299
Satellite radio   486
Xenon HID headlights   815
Convenience Package 3,255  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
Navigation system 1,860  
Premium Plus Package   1,152
Rear side airbags   200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,408
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Rear spoiler   199
Satellite radio   389
Xenon HID headlights   652
Options (change) 6,150 7,880
Options (change) 5,720 6,400
Destination 1,000 825
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $118,250 $43,025
Total Invoice $110,190 $37,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $78,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,792
Model Year20082009
ModelR8ES
Trim4.2350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$118,250$43,025
Adjustments for Features0-2,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,250$40,080
Total Invoice$110,190$37,999
Adjustments for Features0-2,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,190$35,398

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082009
ModelR8ES
Trim4.2350
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$3,585$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,601

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082009
ModelR8ES
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length174.5 in191.1 in
Width75.0 in71.1 in
Height49.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested107590%
Total Not Requested11510%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested127558%
Total Not Requested92542%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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