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Lexus IS vs. Lexus LC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Lexus LC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,135

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $44,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,537

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $40,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelISISLC
Trim250C350C500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $92,000
Base Invoice $38,308 $43,374 $84,640
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500  
Convenience Package     1,000
Mark Levinson audio     1,220
Luxury Package 2,813 2,813  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,701 3,701  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380  
Convenience Package     920
Mark Levinson audio     1,121
Options (change) 9,070 9,070 2,220
Options (change) 8,354 8,354 2,041
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $51,135 $56,585 $95,215
Total Invoice $47,537 $52,603 $87,676

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus LC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,329
Model Year201220122018
ModelISISLC
Trim250C350C500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6471hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12915, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-20
Total Price$51,135$56,585$95,215
Adjustments for Features-1,280-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,855$54,255$95,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$47,537$52,603$87,676
Adjustments for Features-1,190-2,1660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,347$50,437$87,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,090$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus LC

Model Year201220122018
ModelISISLC
Trim250C350C500
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,680$10,730$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$2,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,190-2,1660

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus LC

Model Year20122018
ModelISLC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in113.0 in
Length182.5 in187.4 in
Width70.9 in75.6 in
Height55.7 in53.0 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.4,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in32.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in32.5 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft35.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus LC 500

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Mark Levinson audio
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 915W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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