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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: $46,043

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $80,857

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,989

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $75,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelR8R8R8ESES
Trim4.25.2GT350300h
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $36,438 $39,171
Convenience Package 2,100        
Navigation system 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650    
iPod integration 100 0 0    
LED headlights 3,500     515 515
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       300 300
Luxury Package       1,670 1,670
Sunshade, rear, power       210 210
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,590 2,590
Rear spoiler       319  
Cargo net       64 64
Convenience Package 1,953        
Navigation system 1,953        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605    
iPod integration 93 0 0    
LED headlights 3,255     473 473
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       276 276
Luxury Package       1,536 1,536
Sunshade, rear, power       192 192
Obstacle detection, rear       460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,392 2,392
Rear spoiler       209  
Cargo net       38 38
Options (change) 8,450 650 650 6,168 5,849
Options (change) 7,859 605 605 5,576 5,367
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 975 975
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0
Total Price $126,900 $153,900 $200,800 $46,043 $48,644
Total Invoice $118,315 $143,425 $186,979 $42,989 $45,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,367
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,537
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelR8R8R8ESES
Trim4.25.2GT350300h
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6S6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$126,900$153,900$200,800$46,043$48,644
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,560-4,510-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,900$153,400$199,240$41,533$44,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,500$72,340$0$2,476
Total Invoice$118,315$143,425$186,979$42,989$45,513
Adjustments for Features0-466-1,453-4,211-4,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$118,315$142,959$185,526$38,778$41,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,644$67,211$0$2,398

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelR8R8R8ESES
Trim4.25.2GT350300h
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$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$250$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
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
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 
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
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$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber body panels  $250  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300  
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$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
iPod integration$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$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$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,660$5,160$6,220$9,170$9,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,560$4,510$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-1,453-4,211-4,337

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122017
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?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested64074%
Total Not Requested22526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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