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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: $48,665

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $88,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,283

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $82,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelR8R8R8ISIS
Trim4.25.2GT250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $127,700 $162,700 $210,300 $42,860 $47,140
Base Invoice $118,761 $151,311 $195,579 $39,861 $43,839
Convenience Package 2,100        
Navigation system 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650    
iPod integration 100 0 0    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,520 3,520
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
Xenon HID headlights       875 875
Convenience Package 1,953        
Navigation system 1,953        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605    
iPod integration 93 0 0    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,245 3,245
Obstacle detection, rear       460 460
Xenon HID headlights       807 807
Options (change) 4,950 650 650 4,895 4,895
Options (change) 4,604 605 605 4,512 4,512
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 910 910
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0
Total Price $136,900 $167,600 $214,300 $48,665 $52,945
Total Invoice $127,615 $156,166 $199,534 $45,283 $49,261

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,630
Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelR8R8R8ISIS
Trim4.25.2GT250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6T6T6
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$136,900$167,600$214,300$48,665$52,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,060-2,470-2,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,900$166,600$212,240$46,195$50,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,700$75,340$0$4,280
Total Invoice$127,615$156,166$199,534$45,283$49,261
Adjustments for Features0-932-1,918-2,298-2,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,615$155,234$197,616$42,985$46,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,619$70,001$0$3,978

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelR8R8R8ISIS
Trim4.25.2GT250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
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 
App support   $0$0
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
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000  
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
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  
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$100
Total Value of Features$10,185$11,185$12,245$12,655$12,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,060$2,470$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-1,918-2,298-2,298

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122014
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.3,807 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 mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

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 / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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