Lexus LS vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison
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For the Lexus LS vs. Audi A8 / S8 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the LS vs. A8 / S8 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the LS and A8 / S8 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Lexus LS 460L's price is $10,815 lower than the Audi A8 / S8 A8 L's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 460L | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 10,815 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 16,798 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | LS | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | 460L | A8 L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 386hp V8 | 372hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/24 MPG | 18/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | ?, 10 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | 91,810 | 107,775 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 91,810 | 102,625 |
| Total Invoice | 78,704 | 100,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,793 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 78,704 | 95,502 |
Invoice Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A8 / S8
Price Comparison (MSRP): Lexus LS vs. Audi A8 / S8The 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: 15,965 | ||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Lexus LS 460L | ||
| Difference: 21,591 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | LS | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | 460L | A8 L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | 72,900 | 84,700 |
| Base Invoice | 63,423 | 78,772 |
| Radar-based collision preparation system | 2,850 | |
| Executive Class Seating Package | 12,675 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | |
| Air Suspension w/VGRS | 2,120 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,000 | |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 12,500 | |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |
| Drive Select Plus Package | 2,300 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 300 | |
| Suede-like headliner | 1,500 | |
| Laminated side glass | 600 | |
| Radar-based collision preparation system | 0 | |
| Executive Class Seating Package | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 0 | |
| Air Suspension w/VGRS | 0 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,790 | |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | 11,626 | |
| Premium Package | 1,860 | |
| Drive Select Plus Package | 2,139 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 279 | |
| Suede-like headliner | 1,396 | |
| Laminated side glass | 558 | |
| Total options | 18,145 | 22,200 |
| Total options | 14,516 | 20,648 |
| Destination | 765 | 875 |
| Total Price | 91,810 | 107,775 |
| Total Invoice | 78,704 | 100,295 |
Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | LS | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | 460L | A8 L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $850 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $1450 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Forward collision alert | $200 | |
| Front seat active head restraints | $50 | |
| Lane departure warning system | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| HD radio | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| iPod integration | $150 | |
| Media drive, large | $100 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Compass | $25 | |
| Cornering lights | $25 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Powertrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | |
| Footrests, second row | $25 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,640 | $9,790 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,793 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | LS | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 122.9 in |
| Length | 202.8 in | 207.4 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,332 lb. | 4,453 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 42.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.0 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
460L
| 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 | Yes |
| Foldaway tray table | 75 | No |
| Power legrest, right seat | 500 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | 50 | Yes |
| Air purifier | 50 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Power sunshades, second row | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat audio controls | 100 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Alcantara / Ecsaine headliner | 1000 | Yes |
| Memory system | 150 | Yes |
| Power headrests | 75 | No |
| Power upper seatback recline | 150 | No |
| Rear side airbags | 300 | Yes |
| Cooled | 200 | Yes |
| Power recline | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4750 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 15% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3250 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 7% |
Option Package Details
A8 L
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or laser-based collision preparation system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 150 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 23% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 77% |
| Executive Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | 200 | No |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1200 | No |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | 500 | Yes |
| Footrests, second row | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2475 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 40% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Cooled front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Drive Select Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active steering | 1250 | Yes |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 29% |
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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. |
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. |
