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Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,445

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $81,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,836

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $78,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelR8ISISIS
Trim4.2250350F
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $101,370 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Convenience Package 3,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650      
Navigation system 2,000 2,550 2,550 2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Rear spoiler   355 355  
Cargo net   59 59 59
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Xenon HID headlights   875 875  
Convenience Package 3,255      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605      
Navigation system 1,860 2,150 2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400 400
Rear spoiler   246 246  
Cargo net   35 35 35
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Xenon HID headlights   700 700  
Options (change) 6,150 4,825 4,825 3,595
Options (change) 5,720 3,920 3,920 2,974
Destination 1,000 765 765 765
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $118,250 $36,445 $41,895 $60,360
Total Invoice $110,190 $31,836 $36,633 $53,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,455
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelR8ISISIS
Trim4.2250350F
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$118,250$36,445$41,895$60,360
Adjustments for Features-9650-950-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$117,285$36,445$40,945$56,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$20,315
Total Invoice$110,190$31,836$36,633$53,019
Adjustments for Features-8990-831-3,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$109,291$31,836$35,802$49,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,966$18,021

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelR8ISISIS
Trim4.2250350F
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
SD Card slot$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals$75  $75
No leather in second row$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,095$3,130$4,080$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$0$950$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-8990-831-3,162

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008
ModelR8IS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.5 in
Length174.5 in180.1 in
Width75.0 in70.9 in
Height49.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft313.0 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 net40Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested111594%
Total Not Requested756%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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