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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: $40,745

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,918

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelISISISES
Trim250350F350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,065 $40,320 $61,750 $36,725
Base Invoice $32,611 $37,496 $57,430 $34,400
Xenon HID headlights 875     815
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,410 3,410 3,410 4,065
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 500
Xenon HID headlights 807     749
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,145 3,145 3,145 3,749
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 460
Options (change) 4,785 3,910 3,910 5,380
Options (change) 4,412 3,605 3,605 4,958
Destination 895 895 895 875
Total Price $40,745 $45,125 $66,555 $42,980
Total Invoice $37,918 $41,996 $61,930 $40,233

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,707
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelISISISES
Trim250350F350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$40,745$45,125$66,555$42,980
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,700-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,745$45,075$64,855$42,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,330$24,110$0
Total Invoice$37,918$41,996$61,930$40,233
Adjustments for Features0-47-1,582-608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,918$41,949$60,348$39,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,031$22,430$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelISISISES
Trim250350F350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rear side airbags   $300
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $0
Headlight washers $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,900$1,950$3,600$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,700$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-1,582-608

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132012
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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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