Audi R8 vs. Lexus LC 500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi R8 and Lexus LC 500 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi R8 and the Lexus LC 500.
In comparing the Audi R8's and the Lexus LC 500's specifications and ratings, the Audi R8 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The Lexus LC 500 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Audi R8's and the Lexus LC 500's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LC 500 is a better car than the Audi R8.
Pricing: A used 2023 Audi R8 ranges from $165,990 to $305,549 while a used 2024 Lexus LC 500 is priced between $94,998 to $111,500. For a new model, the Audi R8's price is between $171,932 and $251,950, with the Lexus LC 500 priced between $103,144 and $114,478.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi R8 loses 41.6 percent of its value and the Lexus LC 500 loses 37.7 percent of its value. This means the Lexus LC 500 retains 3.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi R8.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi R8 is 7.6 out of 10 while the Lexus LC 500's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Audi R8 being ranked 21 out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars and the Lexus LC 500 being ranked 13 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi R8 is 7.3 out of 10. For the Lexus LC 500 the reliability rating is 7.0 out of 10. This gives the Audi R8 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus LC 500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi R8’s base engine makes 562 horsepower, and the Lexus LC 500 base engine makes 471 horsepower. The R8 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles. The LC 500 is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles. This gives the Lexus LC 500 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi R8. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$171,932 - $251,950
Starting MSRP:
$158,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$97,487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$44,640 - $261,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$103,144 - $114,478
Starting MSRP:
$98,450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$73,001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$38,395 - $138,800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$226,175
Price Range:
$165,990 - $305,549
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$127,953
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$54,653 - $297,255
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
44
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,065
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$102,269
Price Range:
$94,998 - $111,500
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$78,175
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$44,925 - $144,288
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
95
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
570
# Good or Great Deals:
2
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$68,320
Depreciation %:
43.1%
Resale Value $:
$90,280
Residual Value %:
56.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
42.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
35.5% - 45.8%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$37,731
Depreciation %:
38.3%
Resale Value $:
$60,719
Residual Value %:
61.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
52.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
38.3% - 63.1%
Audi R8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus LC 500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi R8
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
11.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.7 - 16.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LC 500
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.5 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.7 - 77.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.8 - 16.7
Audi R8 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
9 out of / 41Ranking
10 out of / 41Ranking
19 out of / 41Ranking
20 out of / 41Ranking
20 out of / 41Ranking
21 out of / 41Ranking
28 out of / 32Lexus LC 500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 20Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
28 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi R8 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Lexus LC 500 Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
562 hp @ 7800 rpm
Torque:
406 foot-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.157 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
471 hp @ 7100 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.109 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 23 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
270 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
347 / 521 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
32.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49 inches
Cargo Space:
5.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
85.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3571 lbs
Width:
80.2 inches
Height:
48.7 inches
Length:
174.4 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4340 lbs
Width:
75.6 inches
Height:
53 inches
Length:
187.4 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/30R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R21
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ara Blue Crystal Effect
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Kemora Gray Metallic / Suzuka Gray Metallic
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Yellow
Vegas Yellow
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar
Blue
Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Red
Infrared
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Polar Surge Satin / Ultra White
Yellow
Flare Yellow
Beige
Copper Crest
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Anthracite Stitching / Black w/ Ara Blue Stitching / Black w/ Express Red Stitching / Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching / Black w/ Vegas Yellow Stitching
Brown
Palomino Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Red
Express Red w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Silver
Pastel Silver w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Blue
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Black Grained Trim / Black w/ Satin Metallic Trim
Brown
Toasted Caramel w/ Satin Metallic Trim
Red
Dark Rose w/ Satin Metallic Trim
Silver
Not available
Blue
Deep Blue
