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Ford Mustang vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,405

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $7,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,267

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $5,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelMustangISIS
TrimShelby GT500250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,950 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $43,166 $38,308 $43,374
Navigation system 1,995 2,465 2,465
iPod integration 295    
Xenon HID headlights 525 875 875
Navigation system 1,736 2,277 2,277
iPod integration 257    
Xenon HID headlights 457 807 807
Options (change) 2,815 3,340 3,340
Options (change) 2,450 3,084 3,084
Destination 795 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $52,860 $45,405 $50,855
Total Invoice $47,711 $42,267 $47,333

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,434
Model Year200920122012
ModelMustangISIS
TrimShelby GT500250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine500hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$52,860$45,405$50,855
Adjustments for Features0-6,435-7,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,860$38,970$43,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$47,711$42,267$47,333
Adjustments for Features0-5,990-6,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,711$36,277$40,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,089

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200920122012
ModelMustangISIS
TrimShelby GT500250C350C
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 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Cloth convertible top (optional material)$0  
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,095$11,530$12,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,435$7,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,990-6,967

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092012
ModelMustangIS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.1 in107.5 in
Length187.6 in182.5 in
Width73.9 in70.9 in
Height55.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,023 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.2 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume9.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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