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Lexus GS vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,295

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $33,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,038

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $33,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelGSGSGSA8
Trim350460450hA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $78,750
Base Invoice $42,210 $49,279 $53,056 $73,237
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100    
Navigation system 1,165 1,165 1,665  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620      
Driver Assistance Package       3,000
Convenience Package       2,900
Leather door panel trim       750
Rain-sensing wipers 452 86    
Navigation system 1,068 1,068 1,523  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430    
Sunshade, rear, power 180 180    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 533      
Driver Assistance Package       2,790
Convenience Package       2,698
Leather door panel trim       699
Options (change) 4,520 3,475 3,165 6,650
Options (change) 3,953 3,054 2,813 6,187
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $52,295 $59,720 $62,990 $86,275
Total Invoice $47,038 $53,208 $56,744 $80,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,849
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelGSGSGSA8
Trim350460450hA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H372hp V8
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$52,295$59,720$62,990$86,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,150-5,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,295$58,520$61,840$80,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,225$9,545$0
Total Invoice$47,038$53,208$56,744$80,299
Adjustments for Features0-1,069-1,036-5,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,038$52,139$55,708$74,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,101$8,670$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Audi A8

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelGSGSGSA8
Trim350460450hA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Power trunk closer   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Full-size spare tire   $225
Lane departure warning   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$15 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
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 
Active steering $1000$1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,215$4,415$4,365$9,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,150$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,069-1,036-5,412

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Audi A8

Model Year20112012
ModelGSA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in117.8 in
Length190.0 in202.2 in
Width71.7 in76.7 in
Height56.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested140087%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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