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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: $48,085

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $83,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,238

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $79,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelISISR8
Trim250C350C4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $114,200
Base Invoice $37,072 $41,976 $106,206
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Premium Package     2,100
6-speed automated manual     9,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650
Luxury Package 2,628 2,628  
Navigation system 2,233 2,233 1,860
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430  
Premium Package     1,953
6-speed automated manual     8,463
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605
Options (change) 6,020 6,020 13,850
Options (change) 5,291 5,291 12,881
Destination 875 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $48,085 $53,535 $131,350
Total Invoice $43,238 $48,142 $122,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $89,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,652
Model Year201120112009
ModelISISR8
Trim250C350C4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionM6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/35-19
Total Price$48,085$53,535$131,350
Adjustments for Features-6,120-7,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,965$46,365$131,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$43,238$48,142$122,387
Adjustments for Features-5,503-6,4480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,735$41,694$122,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,959$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Model Year201120112009
ModelISISR8
Trim250C350C4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,930$11,980$4,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,120$7,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,503-6,4480

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112009
ModelISR8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in104.3 in
Length182.5 in174.5 in
Width70.9 in75.0 in
Height55.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested117555%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested117555%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested75087%
Total Not Requested11513%

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