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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: $130,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,157

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $121,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelISISR8
Trim250C350CSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $177,100
Base Invoice $38,308 $43,374 $164,703
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,701 3,701  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Luxury Package 2,813 2,813  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     535
Options (change) 7,570 7,570 575
Options (change) 6,974 6,974 535
Destination 875 875 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $49,635 $55,085 $180,225
Total Invoice $46,157 $51,223 $167,788

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $127,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $118,773
Model Year201220122018
ModelISISR8
Trim250C350CSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6532hp V10
TransmissionM6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/35-19
Total Price$49,635$55,085$180,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,635$54,035$177,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$46,157$51,223$167,788
Adjustments for Features0-976-2,858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,157$50,247$164,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,090$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Model Year201220122018
ModelISISR8
Trim250C350CSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,305$11,355$13,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-976-2,858

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122018
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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
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%

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