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Lexus RC vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,885

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $31,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,086

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $29,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelRCRCRCRCA8
Trim200t300350FA8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165 $78,050
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673 $72,587
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795        
All Weather Package 220 220 220    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550  
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105    
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,160 1,160      
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Fog lights 410 410 410    
LED headlights     1,160   1,400
Premium Package F       3,240  
Leather seating surfaces       800  
Driver Assistance Package         3,000
Convenience Package         2,350
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732        
All Weather Package 201 201 201    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355 2,355  
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777    
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,067 1,067      
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460    
Fog lights 376 376 376    
LED headlights     1,067   1,302
Premium Package F       2,981  
Leather seating surfaces       736  
Driver Assistance Package         2,790
Convenience Package         2,185
Options (change) 14,330 10,140 13,245 8,190 6,750
Options (change) 13,192 9,335 12,192 7,544 6,277
Destination 975 975 975 975 875
Total Price $55,460 $53,885 $57,230 $73,330 $85,675
Total Invoice $51,512 $50,086 $53,166 $68,192 $79,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,553
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelRCRCRCRCA8
Trim200t300350FA8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT8T6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17835, 17630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$55,460$53,885$57,230$73,330$85,675
Adjustments for Features-275-3250-565-4,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,185$53,560$57,230$72,765$80,945
Cost Above Minimum$1,625$0$3,670$19,205$0
Total Invoice$51,512$50,086$53,166$68,192$79,739
Adjustments for Features-255-3020-525-4,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,257$49,784$53,166$67,667$75,337
Cost Above Minimum$1,473$0$3,382$17,883$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelRCRCRCRCA8
Trim200t300350FA8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0$0 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer    $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Full-size spare tire    $225
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0  
Lane departure warning    $200
Rear side airbags    $300
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Second-row high console   $250 
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175$175
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat    $50
Variable intermittent wipers $75   
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Media drive    $15
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Boost gauge$75    
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25
Performance meter$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row    $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Wood trim$300   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$5,575$5,625$5,300$5,865$10,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$325$0$565$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments-255-3020-525-4,402

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172011
ModelRCA8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in117.8 in
Length184.8 in202.2 in
Width72.4 in76.7 in
Height54.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested187582%
Total Not Requested40018%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested107574%
Total Not Requested37526%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120038%
Total Not Requested195062%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested107574%
Total Not Requested37526%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested100037%
Total Not Requested172563%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested187579%
Total Not Requested50021%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120039%
Total Not Requested187561%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested107574%
Total Not Requested37526%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested162573%
Total Not Requested61527%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested107574%
Total Not Requested37526%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested90056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

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