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Honda Civic vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,330

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $12,326

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,611

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $9,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelCivicISISIS
TrimEX-L250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,910 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $18,336 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Navigation system 1,750 2,550 2,550 2,550
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Sunroof   0 0  
Navigation system 1,605 2,150 2,150 2,150
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Sunroof   0 0  
Options (change) 1,750 3,036 3,036 3,036
Options (change) 1,605 2,539 2,539 2,539
Destination 670 765 765 765
Total Price $22,330 $34,656 $40,106 $59,801
Total Invoice $20,611 $30,455 $35,252 $52,584

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,791
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,738
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelCivicISISIS
TrimEX-L250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$22,330$34,656$40,106$59,801
Adjustments for Features0-3,535-4,485-7,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,330$31,121$35,621$52,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,595
Total Invoice$20,611$30,455$35,252$52,584
Adjustments for Features0-3,106-3,942-6,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,611$27,349$31,310$46,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,961$19,005

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelCivicISISIS
TrimEX-L250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
SD Card slot$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$1,120$4,655$5,605$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,535$4,485$7,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,106-3,942-6,230

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008
ModelCivicIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.5 in
Length176.7 in180.1 in
Width69.0 in70.9 in
Height56.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,629 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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