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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,625

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $18,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,702

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $17,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelCorvetteISIS
TrimBase250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,600 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $49,686 $37,072 $41,976
4LT Equipment Group 11,495    
Navigation system   2,465 2,465
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Tires, run-flat   1,040 1,040
4LT Equipment Group 10,116    
Navigation system   2,233 2,233
Luxury Package   2,628 2,628
Tires, run-flat   894 894
Options (change) 11,495 6,560 6,560
Options (change) 10,116 5,755 5,755
Destination 975 875 875
Total Price $67,070 $48,625 $54,075
Total Invoice $60,777 $43,702 $48,606

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,661
Model Year201220112011
ModelCorvetteISIS
TrimBase250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$67,070$48,625$54,075
Adjustments for Features0-3,990-5,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,070$44,635$49,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$60,777$43,702$48,606
Adjustments for Features0-3,586-4,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,777$40,116$44,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,960

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220112011
ModelCorvetteISIS
TrimBase250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
No leather in second row$-300  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300$300
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,065$11,055$12,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,990$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,586-4,530

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122011
ModelCorvetteIS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.7 in107.5 in
Length174.6 in182.5 in
Width72.6 in70.9 in
Height49.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,200 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 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 Volume11.0 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

4LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Power convertible top4000Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150Yes
Front sport buckets150No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo net40No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Performance meter150No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested622573%
Total Not Requested229027%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested97546%
Total Not Requested115054%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested97546%
Total Not Requested115054%

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