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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: $43,319

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $396

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,353

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelISISISCT
Trim250350F200h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $32,050
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $30,417
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850 2,850  
X-Package 1,394      
Luxury Package 3,495      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 500
Sunroof 0 0    
Cargo mat 69 69 69  
Rear spoiler 355 355    
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Sport Package   3,805    
Leather Package       1,930
Premium Package       890
F Sport Package       1,000
Navigation Package       2,735
Adaptive cruise control       1,500
Body kit       1,000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       1,215
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280 2,280  
X-Package 1,135      
Luxury Package 2,796      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400 460
Sunroof 0 0    
Cargo mat 41 41 41  
Rear spoiler 246 246    
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Sport Package   3,044    
Leather Package       1,776
Premium Package       820
F Sport Package       920
Navigation Package       2,568
Adaptive cruise control       1,380
Body kit       920
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       1,117
Options (change) 11,699 10,615 6,455 10,770
Options (change) 9,437 8,550 5,260 9,961
Destination 765 765 765 895
Total Price $43,319 $47,685 $63,220 $43,715
Total Invoice $37,353 $41,263 $55,305 $41,273

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus CT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $246
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,778
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelISISISCT
Trim250350F200h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V898hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$43,319$47,685$63,220$43,715
Adjustments for Features0-425-675-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,319$47,260$62,545$43,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,941$19,226$0
Total Invoice$37,353$41,263$55,305$41,273
Adjustments for Features0-368-590-142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,353$40,895$54,715$41,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,542$17,362$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus CT

Model Year2008200820082013
ModelISISISCT
Trim250350F200h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Forward collision warning   $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio   $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,750$4,175$4,425$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$675$150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-368-590-142

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20082013
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%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested117545%
Total Not Requested142555%

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 pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested150054%
Total Not Requested130046%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%

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