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Lexus ES vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,415

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $39,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,280

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $36,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelESESA8
Trim350300hA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $78,750
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $73,237
Ultra Luxury Package 8,520 7,980  
Driver Assistance Package     3,000
Convenience Package     2,900
LED headlights     1,600
Sunshades, second row, power     750
Ultra Luxury Package 7,847 7,350  
Driver Assistance Package     2,790
Convenience Package     2,698
LED headlights     1,488
Sunshades, second row, power     699
Options (change) 8,520 7,980 8,250
Options (change) 7,847 7,350 7,675
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $48,415 $50,795 $87,875
Total Invoice $45,280 $47,516 $81,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,631
Model Year201820182012
ModelESESA8
Trim350300hA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H372hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17255/45-19
Total Price$48,415$50,795$87,875
Adjustments for Features0-25-4,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,415$50,770$83,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,355$0
Total Invoice$45,280$47,516$81,787
Adjustments for Features0-23-3,876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,280$47,493$77,911
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,213$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A8

Model Year201820182012
ModelESESA8
Trim350300hA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power door closers  $300
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,465$5,490$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-3,876

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi A8

Model Year20182012
ModelESA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in117.8 in
Length192.7 in202.2 in
Width71.7 in76.7 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested410077%
Total Not Requested120023%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
LED headlights250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested410082%
Total Not Requested90018%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested80050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%

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