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Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,000

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $7,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,118

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $10,038

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelISISMKT
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $44,300
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $41,674
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990  
Satellite radio 486 486  
Cargo net 59 59  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850  
Sunroof 0 0  
Elite Package     4,000
Adaptive cruise control     1,295
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302  
Satellite radio 389 389  
Cargo net 35 35  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280  
Sunroof 0 0  
Elite Package     3,480
Adaptive cruise control     1,127
Options (change) 11,380 11,380 5,295
Options (change) 9,202 9,202 4,607
Destination 765 765 875
Total Price $43,000 $48,450 $50,470
Total Invoice $37,118 $41,915 $47,156

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,609
Model Year200820082012
ModelISISMKT
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6268hp 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)225/45-17225/45-17235/55-19
Total Price$43,000$48,450$50,470
Adjustments for Features0-950-4,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,000$47,500$45,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0
Total Invoice$37,118$41,915$47,156
Adjustments for Features0-822-4,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,118$41,093$42,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,975$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year200820082012
ModelISISMKT
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,630$4,580$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-822-4,429

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20082012
ModelISMKT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in117.9 in
Length180.1 in207.6 in
Width70.9 in76.0 in
Height56.1 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in41.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.039.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.075.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested212582%
Total Not Requested47518%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested212582%
Total Not Requested47518%
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%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested92528%
Total Not Requested235072%

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