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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: $49,635

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $88,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,570

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $83,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelISISR8R8R8
Trim250C350C4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $127,700 $162,700 $210,300
Base Invoice $37,072 $41,976 $118,761 $151,311 $195,579
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015      
Navigation system     2,100    
Convenience Package     2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650
iPod integration     100 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     875 875  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates         2,500
Special order charge         1,200
Luxury Package 2,628 2,628      
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,565 3,565      
Navigation system     1,953    
Convenience Package     1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605 605
iPod integration     93 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     813 813  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates         2,325
Special order charge         1,116
Options (change) 7,570 7,570 5,825 1,525 4,350
Options (change) 6,623 6,623 5,417 1,418 4,046
Destination 875 875 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $49,635 $55,085 $137,775 $168,475 $218,000
Total Invoice $44,570 $49,474 $128,428 $156,979 $202,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,278
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelISISR8R8R8
Trim250C350C4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionM6T6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$49,635$55,085$137,775$168,475$218,000
Adjustments for Features-2,695-3,7450-1,000-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,940$51,340$137,775$167,475$215,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$29,700$78,065
Total Invoice$44,570$49,474$128,428$156,979$202,975
Adjustments for Features-2,420-3,3640-932-2,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,150$46,110$128,428$156,047$200,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,960$0$27,619$72,536

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelISISR8R8R8
Trim250C350C4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$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$0$0
Exterior 
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
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$12,455$13,505$9,760$10,760$11,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,695$3,745$0$1,000$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,420-3,3640-932-2,011

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112012
ModelISR8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in104.3 in
Length182.5 in174.5 in
Width70.9 in75.0 in
Height55.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,606 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 plates200Yes
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested97546%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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 plates200Yes
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested97546%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience 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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