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Lexus ES vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,620

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $74,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,821

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $69,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelESR8
Trim3504.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,725 $109,000
Base Invoice $34,400 $101,370
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Heated front seats 640  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Convenience Package   3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Navigation system   2,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Heated front seats 588  
Xenon HID headlights 749  
Convenience Package   3,255
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Navigation system   1,860
Options (change) 6,020 6,150
Options (change) 5,546 5,720
Destination 875 1,000
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $43,620 $118,250
Total Invoice $40,821 $110,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,821
Model Year20122008
ModelESR8
Trim3504.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/35-19
Total Price$43,620$118,250
Adjustments for Features-2,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,000$118,250
Total Invoice$40,821$110,190
Adjustments for Features-2,4520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,369$110,190

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122008
ModelESR8
Trim3504.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$6,280$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4520

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122008
ModelESR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length191.1 in174.5 in
Width71.1 in75.0 in
Height57.1 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested100058%
Total Not Requested72542%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested100084%
Total Not Requested19016%

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