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Lexus SC vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,685

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $19,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,365

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $14,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelSCISIS
Trim430250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $66,355 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $57,728 $38,308 $43,374
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Navigation system   2,465 2,465
Headlight washers   100 100
Luxury Package   2,813 2,813
Navigation system   2,277 2,277
Headlight washers   92 92
Options (change) 0 5,620 5,620
Options (change) 0 5,182 5,182
Destination 765 875 875
Total Price $67,120 $47,685 $53,135
Total Invoice $58,493 $44,365 $49,431

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,012
Model Year200820122012
ModelSCISIS
Trim430250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine288hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$67,120$47,685$53,135
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,120$46,735$51,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$58,493$44,365$49,431
Adjustments for Features0-884-1,861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,493$43,481$47,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,089

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200820122012
ModelSCISIS
Trim430250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Power antenna$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,725$2,675$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-884-1,861

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See a complete comparison of Lexus SC vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082012
ModelSCIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.1 in107.5 in
Length178.5 in182.5 in
Width72.0 in70.9 in
Height53.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft310.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus SC vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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