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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: $46,970

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $20,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,721

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $14,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelISISSC
Trim250C350C430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $42,610 $46,890 $66,355
Base Invoice $39,627 $43,609 $57,728
Navigation system 2,490 2,490  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875  
Headlight washers 100 100  
Navigation system 2,300 2,300  
Xenon HID headlights 807 807  
Headlight washers 92 92  
Options (change) 3,465 3,465 0
Options (change) 3,199 3,199 0
Destination 895 895 765
Total Price $46,970 $51,250 $67,120
Total Invoice $43,721 $47,703 $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: $20,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,330
Model Year201320132008
ModelISISSC
Trim250C350C430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6288hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
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$46,970$51,250$67,120
Adjustments for Features-600-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,370$50,650$67,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0
Total Invoice$43,721$47,703$58,493
Adjustments for Features-558-5580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,163$47,145$58,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,982$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus SC

Model Year201320132008
ModelISISSC
Trim250C350C430
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Power antenna  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,325$3,325$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-558-5580

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20132008
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 Weight3,807 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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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