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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: $88,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,157

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $82,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelISISR8R8
Trim250C350CV8V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $128,400 $164,700
Base Invoice $38,308 $43,374 $119,412 $153,171
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     2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650
iPod integration     100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates     900 900
Luxury Package 2,813 2,813    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,701 3,701    
Navigation system     1,953  
Convenience Package     1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605
iPod integration     93 93
Illuminated door sill trim plates     837 837
Options (change) 7,570 7,570 5,750 1,650
Options (change) 6,974 6,974 5,348 1,535
Destination 875 875 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $49,635 $55,085 $138,400 $170,600
Total Invoice $46,157 $51,223 $129,010 $158,956

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,708
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelISISR8R8
Trim250C350CV8V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$49,635$55,085$138,400$170,600
Adjustments for Features-1,995-3,0450-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,640$52,040$138,400$170,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$31,700
Total Invoice$46,157$51,223$129,010$158,956
Adjustments for Features-1,855-2,8320-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,302$48,391$129,010$158,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,089$0$29,480

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelISISR8R8
Trim250C350CV8V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Second-row low console$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Power convertible top  $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
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass  $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  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$11,705$12,755$9,710$10,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,995$3,045$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,855-2,8320-466

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122014
ModelISR8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in104.3 in
Length182.5 in174.4 in
Width70.9 in75.0 in
Height55.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.0 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 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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