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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: $49,735

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $26,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelISISBoxster
Trim250C350CS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $58,600
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 530
Headlight washers 100 100  
Power Seat Package     1,550
7-speed automated manual     3,420
Infotainment Package     3,640
Convenience Package     2,490
Wood trim     890
Cooled or ventilated front seats     800
Heated front seats     525
Illuminated door sill trim plates     725
Audio controls on steering wheel     615
CD changer, in-dash     650
Voice control for nav and audio     595
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710
Luxury Package 2,813 2,813  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,701 3,701  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 451
Headlight washers 92 92  
Power Seat Package     0
7-speed automated manual     0
Infotainment Package     0
Convenience Package     0
Wood trim     0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0
Heated front seats     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0
CD changer, in-dash     0
Voice control for nav and audio     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Options (change) 7,670 7,670 17,140
Options (change) 7,066 7,066 451
Destination 875 875 950
Total Price $49,735 $55,185 $76,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250C
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,737
Model Year201220122011
ModelISISBoxster
Trim250C350CS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6310hp H6
TransmissionM6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$49,735$55,185$76,690
Adjustments for Features-3,345-4,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,390$50,790$76,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201220122011
ModelISISBoxster
Trim250C350CS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive  $15
Off-road navigation system  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,765$10,815$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,345$4,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,111-4,0870

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122011
ModelISBoxster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in95.1 in
Length182.5 in172.1 in
Width70.9 in70.9 in
Height55.7 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.4 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 in0.0 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 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested210099%
Total Not Requested251%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested210099%
Total Not Requested251%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Seat Package
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

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