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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: $43,143

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $75,107

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,273

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $69,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelR8ESES
Trim4.2350300h
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $36,370 $39,250
Base Invoice $101,370 $34,068 $36,767
Convenience Package 3,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650    
Navigation system 2,000    
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Rain-sensing wipers   155 155
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   330 300
Navigation Package   2,625 2,625
Luxury Package   1,370 1,370
Xenon HID headlights   515 515
Cargo net   64 64
Rear spoiler   319  
Convenience Package 3,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605    
Navigation system 1,860    
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Rain-sensing wipers   144 144
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   303 276
Navigation Package   2,423 2,423
Luxury Package   1,260 1,260
Xenon HID headlights   473 473
Cargo net   38 38
Rear spoiler   209  
Options (change) 6,150 5,878 5,529
Options (change) 5,720 5,310 5,074
Destination 1,000 895 895
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $118,250 $43,143 $45,674
Total Invoice $110,190 $40,273 $42,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,470
Model Year200820132013
ModelR8ESES
Trim4.2350300h
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$118,250$43,143$45,674
Adjustments for Features0-2,735-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,250$40,408$42,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,406
Total Invoice$110,190$40,273$42,736
Adjustments for Features0-2,553-2,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,190$37,720$40,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,340

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820132013
ModelR8ESES
Trim4.2350300h
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,770$6,505$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,735$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,553-2,676

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082013
ModelR8ES
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.0 in
Length174.5 in192.7 in
Width75.0 in71.7 in
Height49.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft315.2 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 mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested104087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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