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Lexus IS vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,816

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $5,514

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,666

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $3,406

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Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelISISISPriusPrius
Trim250350FFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $29,805 $39,525
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $27,744 $37,945
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,570    
Rear spoiler 389 389      
iPod integration 299 299 299    
Cargo net 64 64 64 51 51
Cargo mat 73 73 73    
Headlight washers 100 100 100    
Xenon HID headlights 875 875      
Floor mats       200 200
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,166    
Rear spoiler 268 268      
iPod integration 239 239 239    
Cargo net 39 39 39 35 35
Cargo mat 44 44 44    
Headlight washers 80 80 80    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Floor mats       127 127
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 3,106 251 251
Options (change) 3,520 3,520 2,568 162 162
Destination 825 825 825 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,500
Total Price $36,330 $41,780 $60,541 $30,816 $38,036
Total Invoice $32,072 $36,923 $53,775 $28,666 $36,367

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Five
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,434
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,335
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelISISISPriusPrius
Trim250350FFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V898hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6T6T8CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12120, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$36,330$41,780$60,541$30,816$38,036
Adjustments for Features-80-1,030-3,6800-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,250$40,750$56,861$30,816$37,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,611$0$6,320
Total Invoice$32,072$36,923$53,775$28,666$36,367
Adjustments for Features-71-910-3,2690-861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,001$36,013$50,506$28,666$35,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,012$18,505$0$6,840

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelISISISPriusPrius
Trim250350FFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
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  
CVT   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Remote app    $25
Remote climate control    $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
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  
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Sunroof  $900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Digital instruments   $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,305$5,255$7,905$4,225$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$80$1,030$3,680$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-71-910-3,2690-861

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092012
ModelISPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length180.1 in176.4 in
Width70.9 in68.7 in
Height56.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.039.6 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%

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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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