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Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,249

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $5,136

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,897

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelISISMKS
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $38,490
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $35,461
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495  
Sunroof 0 0  
All-weather floor mats 99 99 75
Satellite radio 486 486  
Cargo net 59 59  
Ultimate Package     5,995
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796  
Sunroof 0 0  
All-weather floor mats 59 59 65
Satellite radio 389 389  
Cargo net 35 35  
Ultimate Package     5,156
Options (change) 8,629 8,629 6,070
Options (change) 6,981 6,981 5,221
Destination 765 765 825
Total Price $40,249 $45,699 $45,385
Total Invoice $34,897 $39,694 $41,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,486
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,101
Model Year200820082009
ModelISISMKS
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$40,249$45,699$45,385
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,249$44,749$43,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0
Total Invoice$34,897$39,694$41,507
Adjustments for Features0-825-1,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,897$38,869$39,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,972$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year200820082009
ModelISISMKS
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Total Value of Features$2,690$3,640$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-825-1,509

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082009
ModelISMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in112.9 in
Length180.1 in204.1 in
Width70.9 in75.9 in
Height56.1 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,128 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested215083%
Total Not Requested45017%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested215083%
Total Not Requested45017%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested247553%
Total Not Requested219047%

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