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Lexus GS vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,026

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $42,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012201220122012201220122012
ModelGSGSGS911911911911911911911
Trim350460450hCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $103,100 $137,500 $160,700
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100                
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500              
Satellite radio 486 486 486 750 750 750 750 750 750 750
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620     2,090   2,090        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   530 530 530 530 530 530 530
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200   800 800 800 800 800 800 800
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330     980 980 980 980   365 365
Rear spoiler 200 200 200              
Comfort Package       1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
PCM       2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       710 710 710 710 710    
Voice control for nav and audio       595 595 595 595 595 595 595
CD changer, in-dash       650 650 650 650 650 650  
Steering-linked headlights       690 690 690 690 690 690  
Wood trim       890 890 890 890   890 890
Heated steering wheel       250 250 250 250   250 250
Power front seats               1,550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror               420    
Heated front seats               525 525 525
Audio controls on steering wheel               365    
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80                
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275              
Satellite radio 389 389 389 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496     0   0        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400   451 451 451 451 0 451 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160 160   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264     0 0 0 0   0 0
Rear spoiler 160 160 160              
Comfort Package       0 0 0 0      
PCM       0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio       0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash       0 0 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights       0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim       757 757 757 757   757 0
Heated steering wheel       0 0 0 0   0 0
Power front seats               0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror               0    
Heated front seats               0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel               0    
Options (change) 4,711 3,336 2,186 12,795 10,705 12,795 10,705 9,695 6,045 4,705
Options (change) 3,844 2,744 1,824 1,208 1,208 1,208 1,208 0 1,208 0
Destination 765 765 765 950 950 950 950 950 950 950
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $50,026 $57,121 $57,451 $92,745 $103,555 $107,245 $118,055 $113,745 $144,495 $166,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus GS 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,764
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,126
Model Year2008200820082012201220122012201220122012
ModelGSGSGS911911911911911911911
Trim350460450hCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6M6M6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$50,026$57,121$57,451$92,745$103,555$107,245$118,055$113,745$144,495$166,355
Adjustments for Features-2,045-3,245-3,12000-2,300-2,300-100-3,125-9,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,981$53,876$54,331$92,745$103,555$104,945$115,755$113,645$141,370$156,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,895$6,350$0$10,810$12,200$23,010$20,900$48,625$63,935

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2008200820082012201220122012201220122012
ModelGSGSGS911911911911911911911
Trim350460450hCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100         
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300        
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100       
6-speed manual   $150$150$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual         $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  $0  
AWD     $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200       
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50       
Proximity key$250$250$250       
Sunshade, rear, power  $225       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350       
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors         $4000
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75       
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75       
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150       
Rear side airbags$300$300$300       
Rearview camera$200$200$200       
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350       
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150       
Torque vectoring, brake-based         $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25       
Rear seat pass-through$100$100        
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100       
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125       
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100       
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)         $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300 $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable       $500  
Rear-engine configuration   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit       $0  
Larger rear spoiler        $200$200
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200       
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50$50       
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound        $250$250
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge        $75$75
Chronometer         $100
Compass$0$0$0       
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25       
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25       
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50       
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50       
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150       
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100       
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100       
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat         $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat         $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat         $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat         $100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather        $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000       
Electronic systems calibration selector         $200
Transmission 
Launch control         $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         $100
Total Value of Features$5,850$7,050$6,925$3,805$3,805$6,105$6,105$3,905$6,930$13,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,045$3,245$3,120$0$0$2,300$2,300$100$3,125$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,791-2,820-2,73700-46-42-1-47-55

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20082012
ModelGS911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in92.5 in
Length190.0 in175.6 in
Width71.7 in71.2 in
Height56.1 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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