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Lexus LS vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison

Lexus LS vs Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison:
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 $36,550 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 LS vs. A8 / S8 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 $200 adjustment for the Lexus LS 460L's additional features, the Lexus LS 460L is $36,550 less than the Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 460L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 36,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 38,982
Model Year20102008
ModelLSA8 / S8
Trim460LA8 L W12
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine360hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 10200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price90,025126,375
Adjustments for Features-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price89,825126,375
Total Invoice78,895117,702
Adjustments for Features-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice78,720117,702

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Invoice Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A8 / S8

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

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: 36,350
Lowest Total Invoice: Lexus LS 460L
Difference: 38,807
Model Year20102008
ModelLSA8 / S8
Trim460LA8 L W12
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price70,925120,100
Base Invoice63,122111,693
Executive Class Seating Package13,200 
Radar-based collision preparation system1,500 
AWD3,525 
Adaptive cruise control 2,100
Heated steering wheel 200
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,500
Executive Class Seating Package 0
Radar-based collision preparation system 0
AWD 0
Adaptive cruise control 1,953
Heated steering wheel 185
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,396
Total options18,2253,800
Total options14,8983,534
Destination875775
Gas Tax01,700
Total Price90,025126,375
Total Invoice78,895117,702

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

Price of the Lexus LS: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20104dr Sedan, ext. 357-horsepower 4.6L V8
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD		These are expensive cars to buy.
20054dr 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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Audi A8 / S8

Price of the Audi A8 / S8: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20054dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		NO PROBLEM HERE CONSIDERING WHAT YOU GET.

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20102008
ModelLSA8 / S8
Trim460LA8 L W12
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed$150 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$350 
Traffic + travel information$50 
USB port$150 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Self-repairing paint$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $25
Fog light, rear $100
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, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 
Adaptive shocks - electrical $750
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1250
Total Value of Features$8,290$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1750

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20102008
ModelLSA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.7 in121.0 in
Length202.8 in204.4 in
Width73.8 in74.6 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.4,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
460L

Executive Class Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
Air purifier50No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rear seat audio controls100No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Cooled second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Suede-like headliner1000Yes
Total Requested375064%
Total Not Requested207536%

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What Our Members Are Saying about Lexus LS Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Lexus LS: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 4.3L V8
5-speed automatic RWD		 Finest leather and materials that hold up to wear
Materials and Workmanship of the Lexus LS: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 4.3L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Top notch except for chrome wheels that bubbled after three years. Dealer replaced them at his cost with powder coated chrome look.

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What Our Members Are Saying about Audi A8 / S8 Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Audi A8 / S8: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 QUALITY APPEARANCE AND FEEL OF ALL MATERIALS INSIDE AND OUT OF CAR. ALL SEAMS MEET WELL. NO GAPS. AFTER 60K PLUS MILES ALL IS INTACT. NO RATTLES/SQUEEKS.
2004 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Simply the finest, "spaceage" frame, all aluminium body and parts.

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