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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: $38,779

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $85,396

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,703

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $82,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012200820082008
ModelR8R8R8ISISIS
Trim4.25.2GT250350F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Convenience Package 2,100          
Navigation system 2,100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875        
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,500      
Special order charge     1,200      
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500 500
X-Package       894    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,990 3,990 3,990
Xenon HID headlights       875    
Satellite radio       486 486 486
Cargo net       59 59 59
Rear spoiler       355 355  
Sport Package         3,805  
Convenience Package 1,953          
Navigation system 1,953          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813        
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,325      
Special order charge     1,116      
Obstacle detection, rear       400 400 400
X-Package       715    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,302 3,302 3,302
Xenon HID headlights       700    
Satellite radio       389 389 389
Cargo net       35 35 35
Rear spoiler       246 246  
Sport Package         3,044  
Options (change) 5,725 1,525 4,350 7,159 9,195 5,035
Options (change) 5,324 1,418 4,046 5,787 7,416 4,126
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 765 765 765
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $124,175 $154,775 $204,500 $38,779 $46,265 $61,800
Total Invoice $115,780 $144,238 $190,420 $33,703 $40,129 $54,171

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $84,556
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,294
Model Year201220122012200820082008
ModelR8R8R8ISISIS
Trim4.25.2GT250350F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S6M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$124,175$154,775$204,500$38,779$46,265$61,800
Adjustments for Features-840-1,840-3,0000-2,175-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,335$152,935$201,500$38,779$44,090$58,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,600$78,165$0$5,311$19,696
Total Invoice$115,780$144,238$190,420$33,703$40,129$54,171
Adjustments for Features-783-1,715-2,7930-1,887-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$114,997$142,523$187,627$33,703$38,242$51,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,526$72,630$0$4,539$17,553

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220122012200820082008
ModelR8R8R8ISISIS
Trim4.25.2GT250350F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
AWD$1700$1700$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$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40$40
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$175 $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
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$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400    
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Surround sound $250 $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 $75$75
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates  $300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
No leather in second row$-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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,410$6,410$7,570$4,570$6,745$7,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$1,840$3,000$0$2,175$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-783-1,715-2,7930-1,887-2,915

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122008
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?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested79091%
Total Not Requested759%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested147553%
Total Not Requested132547%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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