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Lexus SC vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,450

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $23,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,664

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $17,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelSCES
Trim430350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,355 $36,725
Base Invoice $57,728 $34,400
Xenon HID headlights   815
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,065
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   330
Heated front seats   640
Xenon HID headlights   749
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,749
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   303
Heated front seats   588
Options (change) 0 5,850
Options (change) 0 5,389
Destination 765 875
Total Price $67,120 $43,450
Total Invoice $58,493 $40,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,496
Model Year20082012
ModelSCES
Trim430350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$67,120$43,450
Adjustments for Features-3,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,295$43,450
Total Invoice$58,493$40,664
Adjustments for Features-3,3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,160$40,664

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082012
ModelSCES
Trim430350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Power antenna$100 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$8,975$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3330

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082012
ModelSCES
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in109.3 in
Length178.5 in191.1 in
Width72.0 in71.1 in
Height53.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90052%
Total Not Requested82548%

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