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Lexus ES vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,200

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $71,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,115

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $66,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelESA8 / S8
Trim350S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $115,900
Base Invoice $34,400 $107,788
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Driver Assistance Package   2,100
Wood trim   0
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Driver Assistance Package   1,954
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 9,600 2,100
Options (change) 8,840 1,954
Destination 875 950
Total Price $47,200 $118,950
Total Invoice $44,115 $110,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,103
Model Year20122017
ModelESA8 / S8
Trim350S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6605hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17275/35-21
Total Price$47,200$118,950
Adjustments for Features0-12,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,200$106,620
Total Invoice$44,115$110,692
Adjustments for Features0-11,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,115$99,218

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122017
ModelESA8 / S8
Trim350S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,340$17,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,474

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122017
ModelESA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in117.8 in
Length191.1 in202.6 in
Width71.1 in76.7 in
Height57.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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