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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: $45,469

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $72,781

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,462

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $67,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelR8ESES
Trim4.2350300h
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $101,370 $36,438 $39,171
Convenience Package 3,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650    
Navigation system 2,000    
Navigation Package   1,495 1,495
Luxury Package   3,695 3,695
Rear spoiler   319  
Cargo net   65 65
Convenience Package 3,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605    
Navigation system 1,860    
Navigation Package   1,384 1,384
Luxury Package   3,397 3,397
Rear spoiler   209  
Cargo net   39 39
Options (change) 6,150 5,574 5,255
Options (change) 5,720 5,029 4,820
Destination 1,000 995 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $118,250 $45,469 $48,070
Total Invoice $110,190 $42,462 $44,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $78,041
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,640
Model Year200820182018
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$45,469$48,070
Adjustments for Features0-5,260-5,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,250$40,209$42,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,476
Total Invoice$110,190$42,462$44,986
Adjustments for Features0-4,912-5,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,190$37,550$39,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,396

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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
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
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
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  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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$4,745$10,005$10,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,260$5,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,912-5,040

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082018
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-dash200No
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 Requested84071%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested150052%
Total Not Requested137548%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested150052%
Total Not Requested137548%

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