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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: $45,215

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $115

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,046

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelISISES
Trim250350350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $36,725
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $34,400
Luxury Package 3,535 3,535  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995 2,995 4,065
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210 210
Heated front seats     640
Xenon HID headlights     815
Luxury Package 3,251 3,251  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764 2,764 3,749
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 1,380
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192 192
Heated front seats     588
Xenon HID headlights     749
Options (change) 7,740 7,740 7,730
Options (change) 7,127 7,127 7,118
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $45,215 $48,730 $45,330
Total Invoice $42,046 $45,313 $42,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,858
Model Year201520152012
ModelISISES
Trim250350350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$45,215$48,730$45,330
Adjustments for Features-1,625-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,590$46,905$45,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0
Total Invoice$42,046$45,313$42,393
Adjustments for Features-1,511-1,6970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,535$43,616$42,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201520152012
ModelISISES
Trim250350350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,200$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,625$1,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,511-1,6970

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152012
ModelISES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length183.7 in191.1 in
Width71.3 in71.1 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested212567%
Total Not Requested105033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested212567%
Total Not Requested105033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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-dash200No
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 Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

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