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Lexus ES vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,950

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,173

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelESISISIS
Trim350250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $34,400 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065 3,905 3,905 3,925
Xenon HID headlights 815 875    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749 3,601 3,601 3,619
Xenon HID headlights 749 807    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 460
Options (change) 5,380 5,280 4,405 4,425
Options (change) 4,958 4,868 4,061 4,079
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $42,980 $39,950 $45,500 $66,600
Total Invoice $40,233 $37,173 $42,339 $61,963

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,469
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelESISISIS
Trim350250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$42,980$39,950$45,500$66,600
Adjustments for Features-1,7000-1,000-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,280$39,950$44,500$63,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$23,900
Total Invoice$40,233$37,173$42,339$61,963
Adjustments for Features-1,5910-931-2,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,642$37,173$41,408$59,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,235$22,231

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelESISISIS
Trim350250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rear side airbags$300   
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated front seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Metal pedals   $75
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,550$850$1,850$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0$1,000$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5910-931-2,559

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012
ModelESIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.5 in
Length191.1 in180.1 in
Width71.1 in70.9 in
Height57.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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