Audi R8 Audi R8 2012 Lexus SC Lexus SC 2010

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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: $69,720

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $65,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,107

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $64,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelR8R8R8SC
Trim4.25.2GT430
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $127,700 $162,700 $210,300 $68,405
Base Invoice $118,761 $151,311 $195,579 $60,880
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
iPod integration 100 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875    
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,500  
Special order charge     1,200  
Rear spoiler       440
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605  
iPod integration 93 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813    
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,325  
Special order charge     1,116  
Rear spoiler       352
Options (change) 3,725 1,525 4,350 440
Options (change) 3,464 1,418 4,046 352
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0
Total Price $135,675 $168,475 $218,000 $69,720
Total Invoice $126,475 $156,979 $202,975 $62,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus SC 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,515
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelR8R8R8SC
Trim4.25.2GT430
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10288hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$135,675$168,475$218,000$69,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-2,950-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,675$166,685$215,050$67,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,010$79,375$0
Total Invoice$126,475$156,979$202,975$62,107
Adjustments for Features0-1,668-2,747-2,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$126,475$155,311$200,228$59,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,836$73,753$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus SC

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelR8R8R8SC
Trim4.25.2GT430
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera $200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
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 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Power retractable hardtop   $6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Power antenna   $100
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
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 
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates  $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$9,620$11,410$12,570$12,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$2,950$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,668-2,747-2,147

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20122010
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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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