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Lexus RX vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,479

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $5,026

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,634

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelRXRXISISIS
Trim350400h250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,400 $41,580 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $33,099 $37,004 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Heated front seats 540 665      
Navigation system 2,650        
Performance Package 4,055        
Cargo mat 95 95 73 73 73
Xenon HID headlights   815      
Premium Package   1,245      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,130 3,990 3,990 4,010
Wood trim   380      
Luxury Plus Package     2,380 2,380  
X-Package     1,491 1,491  
Sunroof     0 0  
Rear spoiler     389 389  
Headlight washers     100 100 100
Rear bumper protector     76 76 76
Heated front seats 432 532      
Navigation system 2,225        
Performance Package 3,649        
Cargo mat 57 57 44 44 44
Xenon HID headlights   734      
Premium Package   1,122      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,341 3,302 3,302 3,318
Wood trim   304      
Luxury Plus Package     2,142 2,142  
X-Package     1,193 1,193  
Sunroof     0 0  
Rear spoiler     268 268  
Headlight washers     80 80 80
Rear bumper protector     53 53 53
Options (change) 7,340 7,330 8,499 8,499 4,259
Options (change) 6,363 6,090 7,082 7,082 3,495
Destination 765 765 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 -2,200 0 0 0
Total Price $45,505 $47,475 $40,479 $45,929 $61,694
Total Invoice $40,227 $41,659 $35,634 $40,485 $54,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,751
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,582
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelRXRXISISIS
Trim350400h250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT5CVTM6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8210, 11300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/65-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$45,505$47,475$40,479$45,929$61,694
Adjustments for Features-2,275-1,2000-950-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,230$46,275$40,479$44,979$61,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,045$0$4,500$20,540
Total Invoice$40,227$41,659$35,634$40,485$54,702
Adjustments for Features-2,011-1,0530-837-598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,216$40,606$35,634$39,648$54,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,390$0$4,014$18,470

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelRXRXISISIS
Trim350400h250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
CVT $1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,700$3,625$2,425$3,375$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$1,200$0$950$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,011-1,0530-837-598

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082009
ModelRXIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in107.5 in
Length186.2 in180.1 in
Width72.6 in70.9 in
Height66.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested357568%
Total Not Requested170032%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested257590%
Total Not Requested30010%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 210W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested192574%
Total Not Requested67526%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested192574%
Total Not Requested67526%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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