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

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Lexus IS vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,200

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $11,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,435

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $10,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelISA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimFA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,300 $72,200 $80,900 $110,000
Base Invoice $57,009 $67,146 $75,238 $102,300
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925      
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Adaptive cruise control 1,500      
Headlight washers 100      
Convenience Package   3,000 3,000  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000 3,000 2,500
Leather door panel trim   750 750  
Wood trim       0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,619      
Obstacle detection, rear 460      
Adaptive cruise control 1,380      
Headlight washers 92      
Convenience Package   2,790 2,790  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790 2,790 2,327
Leather door panel trim   699 699  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 6,025 6,750 6,750 2,500
Options (change) 5,551 6,279 6,279 2,327
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $68,200 $79,845 $88,545 $113,395
Total Invoice $63,435 $74,320 $82,412 $105,522

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,216
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelISA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimFA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$68,200$79,845$88,545$113,395
Adjustments for Features0-6,090-6,090-11,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,200$73,755$82,455$102,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,700$28,525
Total Invoice$63,435$74,320$82,412$105,522
Adjustments for Features0-5,669-5,668-10,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,435$68,651$76,744$95,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,093$26,528

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelISA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimFA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
LED headlights   $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$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, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,690$10,780$10,780$15,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,090$6,090$11,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,669-5,668-10,343

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122013
ModelISA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in117.8 in
Length180.1 in202.2 in
Width70.9 in76.7 in
Height56.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.4,740 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 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

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