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Honda CR-V vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda CR-V vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,575

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $7,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,813

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $6,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCR-VISISIS
TrimEX-L250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $25,579 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Navigation system 1,500 2,465 2,465 2,485
Navigation system 1,404 2,277 2,277 2,295
Options (change) 1,500 2,465 2,465 2,485
Options (change) 1,404 2,277 2,277 2,295
Destination 830 875 875 875
Total Price $29,575 $37,135 $43,560 $64,660
Total Invoice $27,813 $34,582 $40,555 $60,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,882
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCR-VISISIS
TrimEX-L250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionA5M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$29,575$37,135$43,560$64,660
Adjustments for Features-1200-1,650-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,455$37,135$41,910$61,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$24,125
Total Invoice$27,813$34,582$40,555$60,179
Adjustments for Features-1130-1,536-3,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,700$34,582$39,019$57,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,437$22,433

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCR-VISISIS
TrimEX-L250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror$25   
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,325$3,205$4,855$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$0$1,650$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1130-1,536-3,164

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012
ModelCR-VIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in107.5 in
Length178.3 in180.1 in
Width71.6 in70.9 in
Height64.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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