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Lexus IS vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,546

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $48,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009200920092009
ModelISIS911911911911911
Trim250350CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $75,600 $86,200 $89,500 $100,100 $128,700
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495          
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990          
Rear spoiler 355 355          
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 530 530 530 530 530
Satellite radio 486 486 750 750 750 750 750
Headlight washers 100 100          
Sunroof 0 0          
Power front seats     1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Navigation system     2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     420 420 420 420  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710  
Floor mats     140 140 140 140 140
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595 595
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650 650 650
Bluetooth cell phone link     695 695 695 695 695
Illuminated door sill trim plates     775 775 775 775 775
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500
Steering-linked headlights     690 690 690 690  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     800 800 800 800 800
Audio controls on steering wheel     870 870 870 870  
Wood trim     890 890 890 890 890
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel             255
6-speed manual             0
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796          
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302          
Rear spoiler 246 246          
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 451 451 451 451 451
Satellite radio 389 389 0 0 0 0 0
Headlight washers 80 80          
Sunroof 0 0          
Power front seats     1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318  
Navigation system     1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0  
Floor mats     119 119 119 119 119
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     553 553 553 553 553
Bluetooth cell phone link     0 0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats     425 425 425 425 425
Steering-linked headlights     0 0 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0  
Wood trim     757 757 757 757 757
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel             0
6-speed manual             0
Options (change) 8,926 8,926 12,675 12,675 12,675 12,675 6,580
Options (change) 7,213 7,213 5,417 5,417 5,417 5,417 2,305
Destination 765 765 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $40,546 $45,996 $89,225 $99,825 $103,125 $113,725 $136,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,989
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,822
Model Year2008200820092009200920092009
ModelISIS911911911911911
Trim250350CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionM6T6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$40,546$45,996$89,225$99,825$103,125$113,725$136,230
Adjustments for Features-1,310-2,2600-500-2,300-2,800-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,236$43,736$89,225$99,325$100,825$110,925$132,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$10,100$11,600$21,700$43,530

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2008200820092009200920092009
ModelISIS911911911911911
Trim250350CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150$150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100     
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Proximity key$250$250     
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Obstacle detection, front$150$150     
Rearview camera$200$200     
Side curtain airbags$350$350     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100     
Dual-zone climate control$125$125     
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler      $200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250    $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge      $75
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25     
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50     
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150     
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 $500$500
Total Value of Features$4,750$5,700$3,440$3,940$5,740$6,240$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$2,260$0$500$2,300$2,800$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,135-1,9620-32-142-157-83

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20082009
ModelIS911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in92.5 in
Length180.1 in175.6 in
Width70.9 in71.2 in
Height56.1 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested210081%
Total Not Requested50019%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested80050%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested210081%
Total Not Requested50019%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested80050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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