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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: $44,560

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $79,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,487

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $75,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelR8R8ES
Trim4.25.2350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $34,320
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $30,774
Convenience Package 2,100    
Navigation system 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
Polished alloy wheels 500 500  
Ultra Luxury Package     3,880
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,250
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Rear spoiler     299
Satellite radio     486
Convenience Package 1,953    
Navigation system 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
Polished alloy wheels 465 465  
Ultra Luxury Package     3,492
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,408
Obstacle detection, rear     400
Rear spoiler     199
Satellite radio     389
Options (change) 5,350 1,150 9,415
Options (change) 4,976 1,070 7,888
Destination 1,250 1,250 825
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $123,800 $154,400 $44,560
Total Invoice $115,432 $143,890 $39,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $82,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,754
Model Year201120112009
ModelR8R8ES
Trim4.25.2350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10272hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$123,800$154,400$44,560
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-3,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,800$153,400$41,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,600$0
Total Invoice$115,432$143,890$39,487
Adjustments for Features0-932-2,809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,432$142,958$36,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,526$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201120112009
ModelR8R8ES
Trim4.25.2350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$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$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$300 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,360$5,360$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-2,809

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112009
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?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested75087%
Total Not Requested11513%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
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 mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested220055%
Total Not Requested182545%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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