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Lexus IS vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,041

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $38,984

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,163

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $39,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelISISA8
Trim250350A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $78,050
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $72,587
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Sunroof 0 0  
Headlight washers 100 100  
Satellite radio 486 486  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850  
Convenience Package     2,350
Leather door panel trim     750
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Sunroof 0 0  
Headlight washers 80 80  
Satellite radio 389 389  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280  
Convenience Package     2,185
Leather door panel trim     699
Options (change) 11,421 11,421 3,100
Options (change) 9,247 9,247 2,884
Destination 765 765 875
Total Price $43,041 $48,491 $82,025
Total Invoice $37,163 $41,960 $76,346

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,394
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,980
Model Year200820082011
ModelISISA8
Trim250350A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$43,041$48,491$82,025
Adjustments for Features0-950-5,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,041$47,541$76,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0
Total Invoice$37,163$41,960$76,346
Adjustments for Features0-822-5,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,163$41,138$71,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,975$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A8

Model Year200820082011
ModelISISA8
Trim250350A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
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, 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,265$3,215$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-822-5,203

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082011
ModelISA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in117.8 in
Length180.1 in202.2 in
Width70.9 in76.7 in
Height56.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested210081%
Total Not Requested50019%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested210081%
Total Not Requested50019%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

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