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Audi R8 vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $78,439

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $46,261

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,215

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $44,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelR8R8LS
Trim4.25.2460
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $67,630
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $62,219
Convenience Package 2,100    
Navigation system 2,100    
iPod integration 100 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300 1,300  
Luxury Value Edition     965
Comfort Package     2,035
Sport Special Edition     685
Sport Package     6,185
Cargo net     64
Convenience Package 1,953    
Navigation system 1,953    
iPod integration 93 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209 1,209  
Luxury Value Edition     889
Comfort Package     1,872
Sport Special Edition     631
Sport Package     5,691
Cargo net     38
Options (change) 6,250 1,950 9,934
Options (change) 5,813 1,814 9,121
Destination 1,250 1,250 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $124,700 $155,200 $78,439
Total Invoice $116,269 $144,634 $72,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 460
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,146
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,393
Model Year201220122012
ModelR8R8LS
Trim4.25.2460
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10380hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$124,700$155,200$78,439
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-6,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$124,700$154,200$71,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,500$0
Total Invoice$116,269$144,634$72,215
Adjustments for Features0-932-6,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$116,269$143,702$65,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,433$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201220122012
ModelR8R8LS
Trim4.25.2460
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Self-repairing paint  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,720$4,720$10,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$6,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-6,339

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122012
ModelR8LS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in116.9 in
Length174.5 in198.0 in
Width75.0 in73.8 in
Height49.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft318.0 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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested152579%
Sport Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000No
Total Requested135030%
Total Not Requested312570%

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