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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison

Audi A8 / S8 vs Lexus LS Price Comparison:
Audi A8 / S8 vs Lexus LS Price Comparison:

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Summary

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

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the A8 / S8 vs. LS Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Lexus LS 460L, the Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12 includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $600 adjustment for the Lexus LS 460L's additional features, the Lexus LS 460L is $35,165 less than the Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12.

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 Year20082008
ModelA8 / S8LS
TrimA8 L W12460L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine500hp W12386hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers200, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/50-18
Total Price126,37591,810
Adjustments for Features0-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price126,37591,210
Total Invoice117,70278,704
Adjustments for Features0-514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice117,70278,190

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Invoice Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Lexus LS

Price Comparison (MSRP): Audi A8 / S8 vs. Lexus LS

The 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.

Lowest Total Price: Lexus LS 460L
Difference: 34,565
Lowest Total Invoice: Lexus LS 460L
Difference: 38,998
Model Year20082008
ModelA8 / S8LS
TrimA8 L W12460L
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price120,10072,900
Base Invoice111,69363,423
Heated steering wheel200 
Adaptive cruise control2,100 
Refrigerated storage compartment1,500 
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 options3,80018,145
Total options3,53414,516
Destination775765
Gas Tax1,7000
Total Price126,37591,810
Total Invoice117,70278,704

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082008
ModelA8 / S8LS
TrimA8 L W12460L
Body4dr 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 Adjustments0-514

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082008
ModelA8 / S8LS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.0 in121.7 in
Length204.4 in202.8 in
Width74.6 in73.8 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,729 lb.4,332 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
460L

Radar- or laser-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or laser-based collision preparation system500No
Adaptive cruise control600Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Class Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row console250Yes
Massage150No
Foldaway tray table75No
Power legrest, right seat500No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power sunshades, second row225No
Rear seat audio controls100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
Air purifier50No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Alcantara / Ecsaine headliner1000Yes
Rear side airbags300Yes
Cooled200No
Power recline150Yes
Memory system150No
Power headrests75No
Power upper seatback recline150No
Total Requested352563%
Total Not Requested207537%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical750Yes
Air springs, auto-leveling and height adjustable1250Yes
Active steering1250No
Total Requested200057%
Total Not Requested150043%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Audi A8 / S8

Price of the Audi A8 / S8: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 NO PROBLEM HERE CONSIDERING WHAT YOU GET.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Lexus LS

Price of the Lexus LS: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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.

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