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2015 Lexus IS vs. 2012 Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2015 Lexus IS vs. 2012 Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,470

2015 Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $26,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,603

2015 Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $24,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelISISIS
Trim250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $61,300
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $57,009
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995 2,995 3,925
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764 2,764 3,619
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 1,380
Options (change) 3,995 3,995 5,925
Options (change) 3,684 3,684 5,459
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $41,470 $44,985 $68,100
Total Invoice $38,603 $41,870 $63,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2015 Lexus IS vs. 2012 Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2015 Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,508
Model Year201520152012
ModelISISIS
Trim250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$41,470$44,985$68,100
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,470$44,785$65,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0
Total Invoice$38,603$41,870$63,343
Adjustments for Features0-186-2,232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,603$41,684$61,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0

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Features Comparison: 2015 Lexus IS vs. 2012 Lexus IS

Model Year201520152012
ModelISISIS
Trim250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,850$3,050$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-2,232

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Specifications Comparison: 2015 Lexus IS vs. 2012 Lexus IS

Model Year20152012
ModelISIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.5 in
Length183.7 in180.1 in
Width71.3 in70.9 in
Height56.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2015 Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
2015 Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
2012 Lexus IS F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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