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Lexus IS vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,657

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $87,618

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,348

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $83,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelISISISR8R8
Trim250350F4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $106,206 $138,570
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,570 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Rear spoiler 389 389      
Xenon HID headlights 875 875      
iPod integration 299 299 299 100 0
Cargo net 64 64 64    
Convenience Package       2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates       875 875
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,166 1,953  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400    
Rear spoiler 268 268      
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
iPod integration 239 239 239 93 0
Cargo net 39 39 39    
Convenience Package       1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       605 605
Illuminated door sill trim plates       813 813
Options (change) 4,677 4,677 3,433 5,825 1,525
Options (change) 3,796 3,796 2,844 5,417 1,418
Destination 825 825 825 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $36,657 $42,107 $60,868 $124,275 $154,775
Total Invoice $32,348 $37,199 $54,051 $115,873 $144,238

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,278
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,276
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelISISISR8R8
Trim250350F4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6T6T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$36,657$42,107$60,868$124,275$154,775
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,600-1,340-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,657$41,157$57,268$122,935$152,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,611$0$29,500
Total Invoice$32,348$37,199$54,051$115,873$144,238
Adjustments for Features0-839-3,197-1,249-2,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,348$36,360$50,854$114,624$142,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,012$18,506$0$27,433

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelISISISR8R8
Trim250350F4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
Sunroof  $900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Satellite radio   $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound    $250
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,855$4,805$7,455$5,195$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,600$1,340$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-839-3,197-1,249-2,181

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092011
ModelISR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in104.3 in
Length180.1 in174.5 in
Width70.9 in75.0 in
Height56.1 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested79091%
Total Not Requested759%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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