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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: $49,180

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $87,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,762

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $81,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelISISR8R8R8
Trim250C350C4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $43,360 $47,640 $127,700 $162,700 $210,300
Base Invoice $40,325 $44,305 $118,761 $151,311 $195,579
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,520 3,520      
Xenon HID headlights 875 875      
Navigation system     2,100    
Convenience Package     2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650
iPod integration     100 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,245 3,245      
Xenon HID headlights 807 807      
Navigation system     1,953    
Convenience Package     1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605 605
iPod integration     93 0 0
Options (change) 4,895 4,895 4,950 650 650
Options (change) 4,512 4,512 4,604 605 605
Destination 925 925 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $49,180 $53,460 $136,900 $167,600 $214,300
Total Invoice $45,762 $49,742 $127,615 $156,166 $199,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,151
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelISISR8R8R8
Trim250C350C4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT6T6M6M6S6
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$49,180$53,460$136,900$167,600$214,300
Adjustments for Features-2,470-2,4700-1,000-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,710$50,990$136,900$166,600$212,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0$29,700$75,340
Total Invoice$45,762$49,742$127,615$156,166$199,534
Adjustments for Features-2,298-2,2980-932-1,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,464$47,444$127,615$155,234$197,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,980$0$27,619$70,001

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelISISR8R8R8
Trim250C350C4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
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   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
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 
App support$0$0   
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   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
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
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  $100
Total Value of Features$12,655$12,655$10,185$11,185$12,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,470$2,470$0$1,000$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,298-2,2980-932-1,918

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,807 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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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 mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%

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