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Lexus IS vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,945

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $16,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,376

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $15,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelISISCivicCivicCivic
Trim250350EXEX-LSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $20,655 $22,105 $22,555
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $19,197 $20,540 $20,956
Navigation system 1,855 1,855 1,500 1,500 1,500
Navigation system 1,716 1,716 1,389 1,389 1,389
Options (change) 1,855 1,855 1,500 1,500 1,500
Options (change) 1,716 1,716 1,389 1,389 1,389
Destination 925 925 790 790 790
Total Price $39,330 $42,845 $22,945 $24,395 $24,845
Total Invoice $36,635 $39,902 $21,376 $22,719 $23,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,872
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelISISCivicCivicCivic
Trim250350EXEX-LSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6140hp I4140hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T8A5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8160, 6160, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$39,330$42,845$22,945$24,395$24,845
Adjustments for Features-4,710-4,9100-1,375-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,620$37,935$22,945$23,020$24,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0$75$1,475
Total Invoice$36,635$39,902$21,376$22,719$23,135
Adjustments for Features-4,387-4,5730-1,281-396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,248$35,329$21,376$21,438$22,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0$62$1,363

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelISISCivicCivicCivic
Trim250350EXEX-LSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
5-speed automatic  $900$900 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights  $25  
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)    $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,755$5,955$1,045$2,420$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,710$4,910$0$1,375$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,387-4,5730-1,281-396

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20152012
ModelISCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in105.1 in
Length183.7 in177.3 in
Width71.3 in69.0 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.2,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67573%
Total Not Requested25027%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67573%
Total Not Requested25027%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic Si

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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