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Lexus IS vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,140

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $11,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,846

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $9,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelISISISMatrixMatrix
Trim250350FSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $18,360 $20,760
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $16,798 $18,994
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550 1,520 1,300
Sunroof 0 0   890 890
Rear spoiler 355 355      
215/45WR17       880  
Stability control       250  
Sport Package       270  
Cruise control       250  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,281 1,105
Sunroof 0 0   712 712
Rear spoiler 246 246      
215/45WR17       704  
Stability control       215  
Sport Package       216  
Cruise control       200  
Options (change) 2,905 2,905 2,550 4,060 2,190
Options (change) 2,396 2,396 2,150 3,328 1,817
Destination 765 765 765 720 720
Total Price $34,525 $39,975 $59,315 $23,140 $23,670
Total Invoice $30,312 $35,109 $52,195 $20,846 $21,531

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,879
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelISISISMatrixMatrix
Trim250350FSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$34,525$39,975$59,315$23,140$23,670
Adjustments for Features-4,085-5,035-7,4350-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,440$34,940$51,880$23,140$23,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,440$0$330
Total Invoice$30,312$35,109$52,195$20,846$21,531
Adjustments for Features-3,587-4,422-6,5430-182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,725$30,687$45,652$20,846$21,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,962$18,927$0$503

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelISISISMatrixMatrix
Trim250350FSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
5-speed manual   $0$0
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,430$6,380$8,780$1,345$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,085$5,035$7,435$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,587-4,422-6,5430-182

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082009
ModelISMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in102.4 in
Length180.1 in171.9 in
Width70.9 in69.5 in
Height56.1 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.061.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested87597%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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