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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: $37,648

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $86,627

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,121

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $82,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012200920092009
ModelR8R8R8ISISIS
Trim4.25.2GT250350F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Convenience Package 2,100          
Navigation system 2,100     2,550 2,550 2,570
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650      
iPod integration 100 0 0 299 299 299
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875        
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,500      
Special order charge     1,200      
X-Package       991 991  
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500 500
Rear spoiler       389 389  
Cargo net       64 64 64
Xenon HID headlights       875 875  
Convenience Package 1,953          
Navigation system 1,953     2,150 2,150 2,166
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605      
iPod integration 93 0 0 239 239 239
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813        
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,325      
Special order charge     1,116      
X-Package       773 773  
Obstacle detection, rear       400 400 400
Rear spoiler       268 268  
Cargo net       39 39 39
Xenon HID headlights       700 700  
Options (change) 5,825 1,525 4,350 5,668 5,668 3,433
Options (change) 5,417 1,418 4,046 4,569 4,569 2,844
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 825 825 825
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $124,275 $154,775 $204,500 $37,648 $43,098 $60,868
Total Invoice $115,873 $144,238 $190,420 $33,121 $37,972 $54,051

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,562
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,759
Model Year201220122012200920092009
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, 7194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$124,275$154,775$204,500$37,648$43,098$60,868
Adjustments for Features-1,065-2,065-3,2250-950-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,210$152,710$201,275$37,648$42,148$57,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,500$78,065$0$4,500$19,895
Total Invoice$115,873$144,238$190,420$33,121$37,972$54,051
Adjustments for Features-993-1,924-3,0030-837-2,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$114,880$142,314$187,417$33,121$37,135$51,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,434$72,537$0$4,014$17,977

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220122012200920092009
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$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $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
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$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
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Surround sound $250    
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$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
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
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
Heated front seats$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
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
No leather in second row$-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$5,710$6,710$7,870$4,645$5,595$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$2,065$3,225$0$950$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-993-1,924-3,0030-837-2,953

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122009
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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 audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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 audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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