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Lexus LS vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $108,755

Lexus LS 460L   
Difference: $29,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $100,129

Lexus LS 460L   
Difference: $28,993

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelLSA8
Trim460LA8 L W12
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $78,820 $133,500
Base Invoice $72,513 $124,157
Executive Class Seating Package 16,510  
Heated steering wheel 150  
Air Suspension w/VGRS 2,120  
Mark Levinson 450W 19 speakers 1,580  
LED headlights 1,450  
All Weather Package 200  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Advanced Pre-Collision System 6,500  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Executive Class Seating Package 15,187  
Heated steering wheel 140  
Air Suspension w/VGRS 1,949  
Mark Levinson 450W 19 speakers 1,455  
LED headlights 1,336  
All Weather Package 184  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Advanced Pre-Collision System 5,980  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Options (change) 29,010 3,000
Options (change) 26,691 2,790
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $108,755 $138,675
Total Invoice $100,129 $129,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 460L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,723
Model Year20152012
ModelLSA8
Trim460LA8 L W12
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine386hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 19630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18265/40-20
Total Price$108,755$138,675
Adjustments for Features0-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,755$138,385
Total Invoice$100,129$129,122
Adjustments for Features0-270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,129$128,852

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A8

Model Year20152012
ModelLSA8
Trim460LA8 L W12
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver attention monitor$500 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Air purifier$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Self-repairing paint$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Coordinated climate control, rear seats$0 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Massage, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat$500 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,815$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-270

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A8

Model Year20152012
ModelLSA8
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.7 in122.9 in
Length205.0 in207.4 in
Width73.8 in76.7 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.4,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Executive Class Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
A/V input jacks25No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Coordinated climate control, rear seats0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Memory system, second row seats150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Air purifier50No
Total Requested397562%
Total Not Requested245038%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Total Requested250091%
Total Not Requested2509%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Advanced Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested95042%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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