Lexus IS Lexus IS 2011 Lincoln MKS Lincoln MKS 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,718

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $7,647

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,128

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $9,044

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112014
ModelISISISMKS
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $40,690
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $38,656
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 875      
Cargo net 64 64 64  
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 85
Panoramic sunroof       1,695
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 430  
Xenon HID headlights 753      
Cargo net 39 39 39  
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 78
Panoramic sunroof       1,543
Options (change) 1,548 673 673 1,780
Options (change) 1,287 534 534 1,621
Destination 875 875 875 895
Total Price $35,718 $41,268 $62,208 $43,365
Total Invoice $32,128 $37,157 $56,003 $41,172

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Lexus IS dealer quotes or Lincoln MKS dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,132
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,757
Model Year2011201120112014
ModelISISISMKS
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8304hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$35,718$41,268$62,208$43,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,750-4,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,718$40,268$59,458$38,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$23,740$0
Total Invoice$32,128$37,157$56,003$41,172
Adjustments for Features0-900-2,476-4,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,128$36,257$53,527$36,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,129$21,399$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year2011201120112014
ModelISISISMKS
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Remote start   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Curve control   $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $0
Headlight washers $50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,890$3,890$5,640$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,750$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-900-2,476-4,287

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112014
ModelISMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in112.9 in
Length180.1 in205.6 in
Width70.9 in75.9 in
Height56.1 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,205 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 in38.5 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 ft319.2 ft3

Return to top

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Lexus models.