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Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,275

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,743

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,404

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Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelISISEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
Trim250350LTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $23,905 $27,810 $28,115
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $22,351 $26,002 $26,288
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,145 2,145 2,145
Side curtain airbags     395   395
Leather seating surfaces     595    
Heated front seats     250    
2LT Equipment Group     1,325    
Sunroof     695 695  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers     350    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.         890
Navigation system 2,168 2,168 1,780 1,780 1,780
Side curtain airbags     328   328
Leather seating surfaces     494    
Heated front seats     208    
2LT Equipment Group     1,100    
Sunroof     577 577  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers     290    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.         739
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 5,755 2,840 3,430
Options (change) 2,168 2,168 4,777 2,357 2,847
Destination 590 590 615 615 615
Total Price $33,130 $38,580 $30,275 $31,265 $32,160
Total Invoice $29,147 $33,944 $27,743 $28,974 $29,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,683
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelISISEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
Trim250350LTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionM6T6A5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12260, 7260, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/60-17235/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$33,130$38,580$30,275$31,265$32,160
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-305-305-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,130$37,530$29,970$30,960$32,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$990$2,060
Total Invoice$29,147$33,944$27,743$28,974$29,750
Adjustments for Features0-924-279-283-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,147$33,020$27,464$28,691$29,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,873$0$1,227$2,166

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelISISEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
Trim250350LTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100
5-speed automatic  $900$900 
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote keyless entry$225$225   
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225$225$225
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50   
Front side airbags$350$350   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100$100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Purse holder  $0$0$0
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$4,030$5,080$4,335$4,335$4,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$305$305$130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-924-279-283-120

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062008
ModelISEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in112.5 in
Length180.1 in188.8 in
Width70.9 in71.4 in
Height56.1 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,700 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.067.1 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 audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200No
Compass0No
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150No
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested57543%
Total Not Requested75057%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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