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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: $51,235

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $20,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelISISBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim250C350CBaseSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $52,100 $63,900 $74,600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015      
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500      
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Headlight washers 100 100      
Power sport seats     2,320 2,320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,170 2,170 2,170
Premium Package Plus     3,620 2,950 1,965
Rearview camera     1,515 1,515 1,515
Wood trim     1,515 1,515  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     825 825 825
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 165
CD changer, in-dash     670 670 670
Voice control for nav and audio     520 520 520
Infotainment Package     3,990 3,990 3,990
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,025
Cooled or ventilated front seats         730
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         650
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,701 3,701      
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380      
Luxury Package 2,813 2,813      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460      
Headlight washers 92 92      
Power sport seats     0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0 0
Premium Package Plus     0 0 0
Rearview camera     0 0 0
Wood trim     0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0
Infotainment Package     0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         0
Cooled or ventilated front seats         0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         0
Options (change) 9,170 9,170 18,470 17,800 16,935
Options (change) 8,446 8,446 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 995 995 995
Total Price $51,235 $56,685 $71,565 $82,695 $92,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250C
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,121
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelISISBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim250C350CBaseSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionM6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$51,235$56,685$71,565$82,695$92,530
Adjustments for Features-2,745-3,7950-500-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,490$52,890$71,565$82,195$88,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$10,630$17,315

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelISISBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim250C350CBaseSGTS
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$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Performance meter    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
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   
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$9,465$10,515$6,720$7,220$10,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,745$3,795$0$500$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,552-3,5280-6-39

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122016
ModelISBoxster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in97.4 in
Length182.5 in172.2 in
Width70.9 in70.9 in
Height55.7 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.6 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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
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%

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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
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%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
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 lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested242598%
Total Not Requested502%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested41533%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
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 lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested192597%
Total Not Requested503%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested85093%
Total Not Requested657%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
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
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 Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested56534%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested142597%
Total Not Requested503%

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