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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: $47,685

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $19,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,365

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $14,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelISISSC
Trim250C350C430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $66,355
Base Invoice $38,308 $43,374 $57,728
Navigation system 2,465 2,465  
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Headlight washers 100 100  
Navigation system 2,277 2,277  
Luxury Package 2,813 2,813  
Headlight washers 92 92  
Options (change) 5,620 5,620 0
Options (change) 5,182 5,182 0
Destination 875 875 765
Total Price $47,685 $53,135 $67,120
Total Invoice $44,365 $49,431 $58,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,012
Model Year201220122008
ModelISISSC
Trim250C350C430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6288hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$47,685$53,135$67,120
Adjustments for Features-950-2,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,735$51,135$67,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$44,365$49,431$58,493
Adjustments for Features-884-1,8610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,481$47,570$58,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,089$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus SC

Model Year201220122008
ModelISISSC
Trim250C350C430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Power antenna  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,675$3,725$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$2,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-884-1,8610

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20122008
ModelISSC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in103.1 in
Length182.5 in178.5 in
Width70.9 in72.0 in
Height55.7 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%

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