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2012 Lexus IS vs. 2008 Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Lexus IS vs. 2008 Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,987

2008 Lexus IS F   
Difference: $3,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,680

2008 Lexus IS F   
Difference: $6,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelISIS
TrimFF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,300 $56,000
Base Invoice $57,009 $49,280
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925 3,990
Headlight washers 100 100
All-weather floor mats 109 99
Rear bumper protector 76 69
Cargo mat 73 69
Cargo net 64 59
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Satellite radio   486
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,619 3,302
Headlight washers 92 80
All-weather floor mats 65 59
Rear bumper protector 53 49
Cargo mat 44 41
Cargo net 39 35
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Satellite radio   389
Options (change) 6,347 8,222
Options (change) 5,752 6,635
Destination 875 765
Total Price $68,522 $64,987
Total Invoice $63,636 $56,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Lexus IS vs. 2008 Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,561
Model Year20122008
ModelISIS
TrimFF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19225/40-19
Total Price$68,522$64,987
Adjustments for Features-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,097$64,987
Total Invoice$63,636$56,680
Adjustments for Features-3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,241$56,680

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Features Comparison: 2012 Lexus IS vs. 2008 Lexus IS

Model Year20122008
ModelISIS
TrimFF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Total Value of Features$1,875$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3950

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See a complete comparison of 2012 Lexus IS vs. 2008 Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: 2012 Lexus IS vs. 2008 Lexus IS

Model Year20122008
ModelISIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in107.5 in
Length180.1 in180.1 in
Width70.9 in70.9 in
Height56.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2012 Lexus IS vs. 2008 Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
2012 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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
2008 Lexus IS F

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
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?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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