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Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,155

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,710

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelISISMKZ
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $32,695
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $30,021
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495  
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 1,895
Satellite radio 486 486  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
All-weather floor mats 99 99 75
Sunroof 0 0 1,200
Xenon HID headlights     495
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,630
Satellite radio 389 389  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
All-weather floor mats 59 59 65
Sunroof 0 0 1,032
Xenon HID headlights     426
Options (change) 7,130 7,130 3,665
Options (change) 5,794 5,794 3,153
Destination 765 765 795
Total Price $38,750 $44,200 $37,155
Total Invoice $33,710 $38,507 $33,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,251
Model Year200820082009
ModelISISMKZ
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM6T6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$38,750$44,200$37,155
Adjustments for Features-1,140-2,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,610$42,110$37,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0
Total Invoice$33,710$38,507$33,969
Adjustments for Features-992-1,8210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,718$36,686$33,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,968$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200820082009
ModelISISMKZ
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,515$4,465$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$2,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-992-1,8210

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082009
ModelISMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in107.4 in
Length180.1 in190.5 in
Width70.9 in72.2 in
Height56.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.8 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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested157561%
Total Not Requested102539%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested157561%
Total Not Requested102539%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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