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Lexus SC vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,070

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $32,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelSC911911911911911
Trim430CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,805 $90,100 $103,000 $112,900 $149,000 $172,100
Rear spoiler 440          
Comfort Package   1,750 1,750      
PCM   2,110 2,110 2,110    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710    
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650 650  
Steering-linked headlights   690 690 690 690  
Wood trim   890 890   890 890
Illuminated door sill trim plates   895 895 480 895 895
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   980 980   365 365
Heated steering wheel   250 250   250 250
Power front seats       1,550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       420    
Heated front seats       525 525 525
Audio controls on steering wheel       365    
Rear spoiler 352          
Comfort Package   0 0      
PCM   0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights   0 0 0 0  
Wood trim   757 757   757 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0 0 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0   0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0   0 0
Power front seats       0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       0    
Heated front seats       0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel       0    
Options (change) 440 9,520 9,520 8,095 4,860 3,520
Options (change) 352 757 757 0 757 0
Destination 825 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $68,070 $100,570 $113,470 $121,945 $154,810 $176,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus SC 430
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,674
Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelSC911911911911911
Trim430CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine288hp V8345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$68,070$100,570$113,470$121,945$154,810$176,570
Adjustments for Features-2,7200-500-600-3,625-10,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,350$100,570$112,970$121,345$151,185$166,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,400$20,775$50,615$65,825

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Porsche 911

Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelSC911911911911911
Trim430CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 $100$100
Power rear side windows$200     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350     
Wind blocker $300$300$300$300$300
Wind blocker, small$100     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500$500
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100     
Dual-zone climate control$125     
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Laminated front side windows$200     
Larger rear spoiler    $200$200
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750     
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
Power antenna$100     
Surround sound    $250$250
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$10,125$7,405$7,905$8,005$11,030$17,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,720$0$500$600$3,625$10,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3960-8-5-40-55

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20092012
ModelSC911
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.1 in92.5 in
Length178.5 in175.6 in
Width72.0 in71.2 in
Height53.1 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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