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Lexus LS vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,317

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $4,497

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,610

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $7,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelLSSC
Trim460430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $67,630 $66,355
Base Invoice $62,219 $57,728
Luxury Value Edition 965  
Comfort Package 2,185  
Cargo mat 95  
Cargo net 64  
Preferred Accessory Package   197
Luxury Value Edition 889  
Comfort Package 2,012  
Cargo mat 57  
Cargo net 38  
Preferred Accessory Package   117
Options (change) 3,309 197
Options (change) 2,996 117
Destination 875 765
Total Price $71,814 $67,317
Total Invoice $66,090 $58,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus SC 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,786
Model Year20122008
ModelLSSC
Trim460430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine380hp V8288hp V8
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18
Total Price$71,814$67,317
Adjustments for Features0-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,814$65,817
Total Invoice$66,090$58,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,090$57,304

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20122008
ModelLSSC
Trim460430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Self-repairing paint$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Power antenna $100
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$7,125$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,306

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20122008
ModelLSSC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in103.1 in
Length198.0 in178.5 in
Width73.8 in72.0 in
Height58.1 in53.1 in
Curb Weight4,244 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested187597%

Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8076%
Total Not Requested2524%

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