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Lexus IS vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,275

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $25,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelISISBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim250350BaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Navigation system 2,550 2,550        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500        
Sport Package 3,695 3,695        
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850        
Headlight washers 100 100        
Power sport seats     2,320 2,320 2,320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170
Premium Package Plus     3,620   2,950 1,965
Rearview camera     1,515 655 1,515 1,515
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,235 1,235 1,235 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165
CD changer, in-dash     570 670 570 570
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710
Voice control for nav and audio       520    
Cooled or ventilated front seats       730   730
Proximity key       790    
Adaptive sport seats plus           3,025
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650
Navigation system 2,168 2,168        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400        
Sport Package 2,956 2,956        
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280        
Headlight washers 80 80        
Power sport seats     0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus     0   0 0
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio       0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats       0   0
Proximity key       0    
Adaptive sport seats plus           0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0
Options (change) 9,695 9,695 12,755 10,165 12,085 11,500
Options (change) 7,884 7,884 0 0 0 0
Destination 590 590 995 995 995 995
Total Price $40,275 $45,725 $65,850 $70,260 $76,980 $87,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,942
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelISISBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim250350BaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionM6T6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 1250, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$40,275$45,725$65,850$70,260$76,980$87,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,440-4,180-3,440-6,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,275$44,675$62,410$66,080$73,540$80,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$3,670$11,130$18,195

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelISISBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim250350BaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Media drive   $15  
Navigation system$600$600 $600  
Off-road navigation system   $0  
Traffic information   $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$3,340$4,390$6,780$7,520$6,780$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,440$4,180$3,440$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-911-52-59-44-74

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20062016
ModelISBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in97.4 in
Length180.1 in172.2 in
Width70.9 in70.9 in
Height56.1 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 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 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
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 mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested195075%
Total Not Requested65025%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
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 mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested195075%
Total Not Requested65025%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested217588%
Total Not Requested30012%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested167585%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested117580%
Total Not Requested30020%

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