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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: $41,129

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $53,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012201220122012201220122012
ModelISIS911911911911911911911
Trim250350CarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $103,100 $137,500 $160,700
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990              
Luxury Plus Package 2,380 2,380              
X-Package 1,491 1,491              
Rear spoiler 389 389              
iPod integration 299 299              
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 530 530 530 530 530 530 530
Headlight washers 100 100              
Sunroof 0 0              
Comfort Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
PCM     2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710 710    
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595 595 595 595
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 615 615 365 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650 650 650 650  
Steering-linked headlights     690 690 690 690 690 690  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     800 800 800 800 800 800 800
Wood trim     890 890 890 890   890 890
Illuminated door sill trim plates     895 895 895 895 480 895 895
Sport suspension (upgrade)     3,040 950     950    
Carrera S wheels     1,550            
Power front seats             1,550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             420    
Heated front seats             525 525 525
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302              
Luxury Plus Package 2,142 2,142              
X-Package 1,193 1,193              
Rear spoiler 268 268              
iPod integration 239 239              
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 451 451 451 451 0 451 0
Headlight washers 80 80              
Sunroof 0 0              
Comfort Package     0 0 0 0      
PCM     0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights     0 0 0 0 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim     757 757 757 757   757 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0     0    
Carrera S wheels     1,318            
Power front seats             0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             0    
Heated front seats             0 0 0
Options (change) 9,149 9,149 14,825 11,185 10,235 10,235 10,375 5,575 4,235
Options (change) 7,624 7,624 2,526 1,208 1,208 1,208 0 1,208 0
Destination 825 825 950 950 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $41,129 $46,579 $94,775 $104,035 $104,685 $117,585 $114,425 $144,025 $165,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,266
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,735
Model Year200920092012201220122012201220122012
ModelISIS911911911911911911911
Trim250350CarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionM6T6M6M6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$41,129$46,579$94,775$104,035$104,685$117,585$114,425$144,025$165,885
Adjustments for Features-620-1,57000-1,500-2,000-200-2,825-9,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,509$45,009$94,775$104,035$103,185$115,585$114,225$141,200$156,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$9,260$8,410$20,810$19,450$46,425$61,735

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche 911

Model Year200920092012201220122012201220122012
ModelISIS911911911911911911911
Trim250350CarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100       
7-speed automated manual        $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  $0  
AWD    $1700$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$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350       
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors        $4000
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       
Torque vectoring, brake-based        $100
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$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100       
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)        $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500  
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0  
Larger rear spoiler       $200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200       
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0       
iPod integration$100$100       
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250     $250$250
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge       $75$75
Chronometer        $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25       
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50       
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150       
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100       
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100       
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat        $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat        $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat        $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat        $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector        $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control        $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls        $100
Total Value of Features$4,825$5,775$4,205$4,205$5,705$6,205$4,405$7,030$13,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$1,570$0$0$1,500$2,000$200$2,825$9,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-545-1,38300-31-37-2-42-54

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20092012
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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested210081%
Total Not Requested50019%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested210081%
Total Not Requested50019%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Carrera S wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
295/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
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%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

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