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Audi R8 vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,500

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $53,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092020
ModelR8RC
Trim4.2F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $64,900
Premium Package 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
Navigation system 2,000  
Carbon fiber trim 2,500  
Premium Package F   3,240
Navigation Package   1,470
Cargo net   65
Leather seating surfaces   800
Premium Package 1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
Navigation system 1,860  
Carbon fiber trim 2,325  
Premium Package F   2,981
Navigation Package   1,360
Cargo net   39
Leather seating surfaces   736
Options (change) 7,250 5,575
Options (change) 6,743 5,116
Destination 1,200 1,025
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $124,750 $71,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $110,412
Model Year20092020
ModelR8RC
Trim4.2F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine420hp V8472hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$124,750$71,500
Adjustments for Features0-3,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$124,750$67,965

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092020
ModelR8RC
Trim4.2F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Side curtain airbags $350
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,470$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-304

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092020
ModelR8RC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in107.5 in
Length174.5 in184.8 in
Width75.0 in72.4 in
Height49.3 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium 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%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
LED headlights250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested119053%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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