Audi A8 / S8 vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison


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For the Audi A8 / S8 vs. Lexus LS price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the A8 / S8 vs. LS Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the A8 / S8 and LS will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Lexus LS 460L's price is $35,165 lower than the Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Lexus LS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 460L | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 35,165 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 39,512 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | LS |
| Trim | A8 L W12 | 460L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 500hp W12 | 386hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/19 MPG | 16/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 200, 12 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-19 | 235/50-18 |
| Total Price | 126,375 | 91,810 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -600 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 126,375 | 91,210 |
| Total Invoice | 117,702 | 78,704 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -514 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 117,702 | 78,190 |
Invoice Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Lexus LS
Price Comparison (MSRP): Audi A8 / S8 vs. Lexus LSThe sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Lexus LS 460L | ||
| Difference: 34,565 | ||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Lexus LS 460L | ||
| Difference: 38,998 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | LS |
| Trim | A8 L W12 | 460L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | 120,100 | 72,900 |
| Base Invoice | 111,693 | 63,423 |
| Heated steering wheel | 200 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,100 | |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | 1,500 | |
| Radar-based collision preparation system | 2,850 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | |
| Executive Class Seating Package | 12,675 | |
| Air Suspension w/VGRS | 2,120 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 0 | |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | 0 | |
| Radar-based collision preparation system | 2,280 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | |
| Executive Class Seating Package | 10,140 | |
| Air Suspension w/VGRS | 1,696 | |
| Total options | 3,800 | 18,145 |
| Total options | 3,534 | 14,516 |
| Destination | 775 | 765 |
| Gas Tax | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | 126,375 | 91,810 |
| Total Invoice | 117,702 | 78,704 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | LS |
| Trim | A8 L W12 | 460L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed | $150 | |
| Front seat active head restraints | $50 | |
| Radar-based collision preparation system | $500 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | $250 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | ||
| Air purifier | $50 | |
| Aux input | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | |
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | $1000 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| iPod integration | $150 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic information | $50 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $25 | |
| Cornering lights | $25 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Powertrain | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled second row seats | $200 | |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row | $25 | |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Active steering | $1250 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,540 | $7,140 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -514 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | LS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 121.7 in |
| Length | 204.4 in | 202.8 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 73.8 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,729 lb. | 4,332 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 22.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.4 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.6 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
460L
| Radar- or laser-based collision preparation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or laser-based collision preparation system | 500 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 52% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 300 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Executive Class Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1000 | Yes |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row console | 250 | Yes |
| Massage | 150 | No |
| Foldaway tray table | 75 | No |
| Power legrest, right seat | 500 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Power sunshades, second row | 225 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 100 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | 50 | Yes |
| Air purifier | 50 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Alcantara / Ecsaine headliner | 1000 | Yes |
| Rear side airbags | 300 | Yes |
| Cooled | 200 | No |
| Power recline | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system | 150 | No |
| Power headrests | 75 | No |
| Power upper seatback recline | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 3525 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 2075 | 37% |
| Air Suspension w/VGRS | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 750 | Yes |
| Air springs, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1250 | Yes |
| Active steering | 1250 | No |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 43% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Audi A8 / S8
| Price of the Audi A8 / S8: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
NO PROBLEM HERE CONSIDERING WHAT YOU GET. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Lexus LS
| Price of the Lexus LS: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 357-horsepower 4.6L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
These are expensive cars to buy. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Was expensive used compared to Germans, Lexus dealers hard to negotiate with. |
