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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: $68,379

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $54,921

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,718

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $54,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelR8R8R8LS
Trim4.25.2GT460
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $63,825
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $56,803
Convenience Package 2,100      
Navigation system 2,100     3,115
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
Obstacle detection, rear       500
Cargo net       64
Convenience Package 1,953      
Navigation system 1,953     2,602
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605  
Obstacle detection, rear       400
Cargo net       38
Options (change) 4,850 650 650 3,679
Options (change) 4,511 605 605 3,040
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0
Total Price $123,300 $153,900 $200,800 $68,379
Total Invoice $114,967 $143,425 $186,979 $60,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 460
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,456
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelR8R8R8LS
Trim4.25.2GT460
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10380hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$123,300$153,900$200,800$68,379
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,060-2,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,300$152,900$198,740$65,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,600$75,440$0
Total Invoice$114,967$143,425$186,979$60,718
Adjustments for Features0-932-1,918-2,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$114,967$142,493$185,061$58,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,526$70,094$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelR8R8R8LS
Trim4.25.2GT460
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
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$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 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Leather door panel trim $250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
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 
Total Value of Features$4,585$5,585$6,645$7,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,060$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-1,918-2,207

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122009
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 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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