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Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison

Audi R8 vs Lexus IS Price Comparison:
Audi R8 vs Lexus IS Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the R8 vs. IS Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the R8 and IS will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Lexus IS 250C's price is $82,460 lower than the Audi R8 4.2's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the R8 vs. IS 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 IS 250C, the Audi R8 4.2 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 $1545 adjustment for the Lexus IS 250C's additional features, the Lexus IS 250C is $82,460 less than the Audi R8 4.2.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 82,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 78,638
Model Year200820102010
ModelR8ISIS
Trim4.2250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers140, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-x-x-
Total Price127,25046,33551,785
Adjustments for Features0-1,545-2,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price127,25044,79049,190
Cost Above Minimum004,400
Total Invoice118,56041,29946,203
Adjustments for Features0-1,377-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice118,56039,92243,888
Cost Above Minimum003,966

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Invoice Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

Price Comparison (MSRP): Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

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 IS 250C
Difference: 80,915
Lowest Total Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
Difference: 77,261
Model Year200820102010
ModelR8ISIS
Trim4.2250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price109,00039,44044,890
Base Invoice101,37035,49540,399
Convenience Package3,500  
6-speed shiftable automatic9,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)650  
Navigation system2,0002,4652,465
Luxury Package 3,0553,055
Obstacle detection, rear 500500
Convenience Package 00
6-speed shiftable automatic 00
Metallic paint (extra cost) 00
Navigation system 2,0852,085
Luxury Package 2,4442,444
Obstacle detection, rear 400400
Total options15,1506,0206,020
Total options14,0904,9294,929
Destination1,000875875
Gas Tax2,10000
Total Price127,25046,33551,785
Total Invoice118,56041,29946,203

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200820102010
ModelR8ISIS
Trim4.2250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Aux input $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information $50$50
USB port $150$150
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Power retractable hardtop $2750$2750
Retractable rear spoiler$500  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Powertrain 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suede-like inserts in leather seats$0  
Upholstered door panels, leather $250$250
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive shocks - electrical$750  
Total Value of Features$5,185$6,730$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,545$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,377-2,315

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082010
ModelR8IS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in107.5 in
Length174.5 in182.5 in
Width75.0 in70.9 in
Height49.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Rearview monitor200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill ascent control75No
Total Requested117591%
Total Not Requested1159%

Option Package Details
250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats300Yes
Cooled front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested97541%
Total Not Requested140059%

Option Package Details
350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats300Yes
Cooled front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested97541%
Total Not Requested140059%

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Price of the Lexus IS: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Price is definitely fair.
2001 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Cheaper to buy than 3 series, much cheaper to own.
Price of the Lexus IS: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Very high price for effciency, needs premium fuel
2008 4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8
8-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 After considering discounts, the IS-F was more expensive than the M3.
2007 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Even this entry level Lexus was expensive compared to peers.

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