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Lexus IS vs. Lexus CT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Lexus CT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,675

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,383

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelISISCT
Trim250350200h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $31,750
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $30,133
Navigation system 2,550 2,550  
Sport Package 3,695 3,695  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850  
F Sport Package     1,000
Premium Audio Package     1,100
Leather Package     1,330
Navigation Package     2,445
Adaptive cruise control     1,500
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     1,215
Navigation system 2,168 2,168  
Sport Package 2,956 2,956  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280  
F Sport Package     920
Premium Audio Package     1,012
Leather Package     1,223
Navigation Package     2,256
Adaptive cruise control     1,380
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     1,117
Options (change) 9,095 9,095 8,590
Options (change) 7,404 7,404 7,908
Destination 590 590 875
Total Price $39,675 $45,125 $41,215
Total Invoice $34,383 $39,180 $38,916

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus CT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,362
Model Year200620062012
ModelISISCT
Trim250350200h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$39,675$45,125$41,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,675$44,075$39,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$34,383$39,180$38,916
Adjustments for Features0-912-1,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,383$38,268$37,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,885$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus CT

Model Year200620062012
ModelISISCT
Trim250350200h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Forward collision warning  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,725$3,775$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-912-1,171

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20062012
ModelISCT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in102.4 in
Length180.1 in170.1 in
Width70.9 in69.5 in
Height56.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in32.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.032.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%

Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h Premium

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

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