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Lexus IS vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,536

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $30,744

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,275

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $26,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelISISISSC
Trim250350F430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $66,805
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $58,788
Luxury Plus Package 2,380 2,380    
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,570  
Headlight washers 100 100 100  
Cargo mat 73 73 73  
Rear spoiler 389 389   440
Cargo net 64 64 64  
Preferred Accessory Package       210
Luxury Plus Package 2,142 2,142    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,166  
Headlight washers 80 80 80  
Cargo mat 44 44 44  
Rear spoiler 268 268   352
Cargo net 39 39 39  
Preferred Accessory Package       124
Options (change) 5,556 5,556 2,807 650
Options (change) 4,723 4,723 2,329 476
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $37,536 $42,986 $60,242 $68,280
Total Invoice $33,275 $38,126 $53,536 $60,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,919
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,688
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelISISISSC
Trim250350F430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8288hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$37,536$42,986$60,242$68,280
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,650-5,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,536$42,036$58,592$62,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,056$0
Total Invoice$33,275$38,126$53,536$60,089
Adjustments for Features0-843-1,466-5,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,275$37,283$52,070$54,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,008$18,795$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus SC

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelISISISSC
Trim250350F430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Power retractable hardtop   $6750
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Power antenna   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,950$3,900$4,600$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,650$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-843-1,466-5,126

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20092009
ModelISSC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in103.1 in
Length180.1 in178.5 in
Width70.9 in72.0 in
Height56.1 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested77530%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested77530%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8076%
Total Not Requested2524%

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