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Lexus IS vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,810

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,229

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,940

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelISISES
Trim250350350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $34,120
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $30,253
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 4,250
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500
Sunroof 0 0  
Rear spoiler 355 355 299
Adaptive cruise control     2,600
Xenon HID headlights     815
Premium Plus Package     2,480
Sunshade, rear, power     210
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,408
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400
Sunroof 0 0  
Rear spoiler 246 246 199
Adaptive cruise control     2,080
Xenon HID headlights     652
Premium Plus Package     2,058
Sunshade, rear, power     168
Options (change) 11,190 11,190 11,154
Options (change) 9,024 9,024 8,965
Destination 765 765 765
Total Price $42,810 $48,260 $46,039
Total Invoice $36,940 $41,737 $39,983

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,454
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,370
Model Year200820082008
ModelISISES
Trim250350350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$42,810$48,260$46,039
Adjustments for Features0-950-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,810$47,310$45,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0
Total Invoice$36,940$41,737$39,983
Adjustments for Features0-822-673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,940$40,915$39,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,975$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820082008
ModelISISES
Trim250350350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$750$1,700$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-822-673

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082008
ModelISES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in109.3 in
Length180.1 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in71.1 in
Height56.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested240092%
Total Not Requested2008%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested240092%
Total Not Requested2008%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested202592%
Total Not Requested1758%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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