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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: $41,197

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $10,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $11,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelRXISIS
Trim350250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,075 $31,155 $36,605
Base Invoice $36,537 $27,727 $32,578
Luxury Package 4,900    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Navigation Package 2,465    
Unbranded 12 speakers 110    
Comfort Package 1,950    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500
Cargo mat 92 73 73
Luxury Plus Package   2,380 2,380
Navigation system   2,550 2,550
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850 2,850
Sunroof   0 0
Rear spoiler   389 389
iPod integration   299 299
Headlight washers   100 100
Rear bumper protector   76 76
Luxury Package 4,543    
Adaptive cruise control 1,380    
Navigation Package 2,277    
Unbranded 12 speakers 100    
Comfort Package 1,796    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 400 400
Cargo mat 55 44 44
Luxury Plus Package   2,142 2,142
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280 2,280
Sunroof   0 0
Rear spoiler   268 268
iPod integration   239 239
Headlight washers   80 80
Rear bumper protector   53 53
Options (change) 11,517 9,217 9,217
Options (change) 10,611 7,656 7,656
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $51,467 $41,197 $46,647
Total Invoice $48,023 $36,208 $41,059

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,619
Model Year201220092009
ModelRXISIS
Trim350250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$51,467$41,197$46,647
Adjustments for Features-3,4250-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,042$41,197$45,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500
Total Invoice$48,023$36,208$41,059
Adjustments for Features-3,1960-836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,827$36,208$40,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,015

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220092009
ModelRXISIS
Trim350250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Passenger side camera$200  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$4,500$1,075$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1960-836

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122009
ModelRXIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in107.5 in
Length187.8 in180.1 in
Width74.2 in70.9 in
Height66.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
USB port25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested265068%
Total Not Requested122532%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested222586%
Total Not Requested37514%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested222586%
Total Not Requested37514%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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