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Audi R8 vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,757

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $67,818

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,962

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $67,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelR8R8SC
Trim4.25.2430
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $127,700 $162,700 $66,355
Base Invoice $118,761 $151,311 $57,728
Navigation system 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875  
Preferred Accessory Package     197
Rear spoiler     440
Navigation system 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813  
Preferred Accessory Package     117
Rear spoiler     352
Options (change) 3,625 1,525 637
Options (change) 3,371 1,418 469
Destination 1,250 1,250 765
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $135,575 $168,475 $67,757
Total Invoice $126,382 $156,979 $58,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus SC 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $69,933
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,260
Model Year201120112008
ModelR8R8SC
Trim4.25.2430
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8525hp V10288hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$135,575$168,475$67,757
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,575$166,685$65,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,110$0
Total Invoice$126,382$156,979$58,962
Adjustments for Features0-1,668-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$126,382$155,311$57,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,929$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus SC

Model Year201120112008
ModelR8R8SC
Trim4.25.2430
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Power antenna  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,395$11,185$11,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,668-1,840

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20112008
ModelR8SC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in103.1 in
Length174.5 in178.5 in
Width75.0 in72.0 in
Height49.3 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4038%
Total Not Requested6562%

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