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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: $49,735

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $46,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,656

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $38,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelISIS911911911
Trim250C350CCarreraCarrera STurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $83,800 $94,100 $136,500
Base Invoice $37,072 $41,976 $73,192 $82,209 $119,331
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015      
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055      
Headlight washers 100 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 530 530 530
Power front seats     1,550 1,550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     385 385  
Xenon HID headlights     1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690  
Floor mats     140 140 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates     725 725 725
Bluetooth cell phone link     960 960 960
Navigation system     2,110 2,110  
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Wood trim     890 890 890
Audio controls on steering wheel     990 990  
CD changer, remote     650 650 650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         620
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,565 3,565      
Luxury Package 2,628 2,628      
Headlight washers 86 86      
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 451 451 451
Power front seats     1,318 1,318  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     327 327  
Xenon HID headlights     927    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     587 587  
Floor mats     119 119 119
Illuminated door sill trim plates     616 616 616
Bluetooth cell phone link     816 816 816
Navigation system     1,794 1,794  
Heated front seats     425 425 425
Wood trim     757 757 757
Audio controls on steering wheel     842 842  
CD changer, remote     553 553 553
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         527
Options (change) 7,670 7,670 11,210 10,120 5,015
Options (change) 6,709 6,709 9,532 8,605 4,264
Destination 875 875 860 860 860
Total Price $49,735 $55,185 $95,870 $105,080 $142,375
Total Invoice $44,656 $49,560 $83,584 $91,674 $124,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,067
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelISIS911911911
Trim250C350CCarreraCarrera STurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionM6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12235, 9235, 9325, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$49,735$55,185$95,870$105,080$142,375
Adjustments for Features-4,610-5,6600-625-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,125$49,525$95,870$104,455$138,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$8,585$42,755
Total Invoice$44,656$49,560$83,584$91,674$124,455
Adjustments for Features-4,139-5,0830-545-3,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,517$44,477$83,584$91,129$121,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,960$0$7,545$37,593

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelISIS911911911
Trim250C350CCarreraCarrera STurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Wind blocker  $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
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 
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Boost gauge    $75
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$11,375$12,425$6,765$7,390$10,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,610$5,660$0$625$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,139-5,0830-545-3,278

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20112008
ModelIS911
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in92.5 in
Length182.5 in175.6 in
Width70.9 in71.2 in
Height55.7 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
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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