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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: $37,648

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $86,627

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,121

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $82,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201220122012
ModelISISISR8R8R8
Trim250350F4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,570 2,100    
X-Package 991 991        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500      
Rear spoiler 389 389        
Xenon HID headlights 875 875        
iPod integration 299 299 299 100 0 0
Cargo net 64 64 64      
Convenience Package       2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       650 650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates       875 875  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates           2,500
Special order charge           1,200
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,166 1,953    
X-Package 773 773        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400      
Rear spoiler 268 268        
Xenon HID headlights 700 700        
iPod integration 239 239 239 93 0 0
Cargo net 39 39 39      
Convenience Package       1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       605 605 605
Illuminated door sill trim plates       813 813  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates           2,325
Special order charge           1,116
Options (change) 5,668 5,668 3,433 5,825 1,525 4,350
Options (change) 4,569 4,569 2,844 5,417 1,418 4,046
Destination 825 825 825 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $37,648 $43,098 $60,868 $124,275 $154,775 $204,500
Total Invoice $33,121 $37,972 $54,051 $115,873 $144,238 $190,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,562
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,759
Model Year200920092009201220122012
ModelISISISR8R8R8
Trim250350F4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionM6T6T8M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$37,648$43,098$60,868$124,275$154,775$204,500
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,325-1,065-2,065-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,648$42,148$57,543$123,210$152,710$201,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$19,895$0$29,500$78,065
Total Invoice$33,121$37,972$54,051$115,873$144,238$190,420
Adjustments for Features0-837-2,953-993-1,924-3,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,121$37,135$51,098$114,880$142,314$187,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,014$17,977$0$27,434$72,537

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Model Year200920092009201220122012
ModelISISISR8R8R8
Trim250350F4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
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$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$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels     $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler     $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings     $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
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$125
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250 
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$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$200
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150   
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$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 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Dampers, manually adjustable     $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,645$5,595$7,970$5,710$6,710$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,325$1,065$2,065$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-837-2,953-993-1,924-3,003

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092012
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%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

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%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%

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