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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: $49,635

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $88,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,570

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $83,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelR8R8R8ISIS
Trim4.25.2GT250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $127,700 $162,700 $210,300 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $118,761 $151,311 $195,579 $37,072 $41,976
Convenience Package 2,100        
Navigation system 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650    
iPod integration 100 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875      
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,500    
Special order charge     1,200    
Luxury Package       3,055 3,055
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,015 4,015
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
Convenience Package 1,953        
Navigation system 1,953        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605    
iPod integration 93 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813      
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,325    
Special order charge     1,116    
Luxury Package       2,628 2,628
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,565 3,565
Obstacle detection, rear       430 430
Options (change) 5,825 1,525 4,350 7,570 7,570
Options (change) 5,417 1,418 4,046 6,623 6,623
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0
Total Price $137,775 $168,475 $218,000 $49,635 $55,085
Total Invoice $128,428 $156,979 $202,975 $44,570 $49,474

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,278
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelR8R8R8ISIS
Trim4.25.2GT250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$137,775$168,475$218,000$49,635$55,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,160-2,695-3,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,775$167,475$215,840$46,940$51,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,700$78,065$0$4,400
Total Invoice$128,428$156,979$202,975$44,570$49,474
Adjustments for Features0-932-2,011-2,420-3,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,428$156,047$200,964$42,150$46,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,619$72,536$0$3,960

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelR8R8R8ISIS
Trim4.25.2GT250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40   
Second-row low console   $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 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
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  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$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 
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates  $300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,760$10,760$11,920$12,455$13,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,160$2,695$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-2,011-2,420-3,364

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122011
ModelR8IS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in107.5 in
Length174.5 in182.5 in
Width75.0 in70.9 in
Height49.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft310.8 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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested97546%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested97546%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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