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Porsche 911 vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,735

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $52,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
Model911911911911911ISIS
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $90,100 $103,000 $112,900 $149,000 $172,100 $41,190 $46,640
Infotainment Package 3,010 3,010          
Comfort Package 1,750 1,750          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710        
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 365 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 500 500
Wood trim 890 890   890 890    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 895 895 480 895 895    
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690      
PCM     2,110        
Power front seats     1,550        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     420        
Satellite radio     750 750 750    
Heated front seats     525 525 525    
Traffic information     0 0 0    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           4,015 4,015
Luxury Package           3,055 3,055
Headlight washers           100 100
Infotainment Package 0 0          
Comfort Package 0 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0        
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 0 451 0 460 460
Wood trim 757 757   757 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 0    
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0      
PCM     0        
Power front seats     0        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     0        
Satellite radio     0 0 0    
Heated front seats     0 0 0    
Traffic information     0 0 0    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           3,701 3,701
Luxury Package           2,813 2,813
Headlight washers           92 92
Options (change) 11,135 11,135 10,175 6,325 4,985 7,670 7,670
Options (change) 1,208 1,208 0 1,208 0 7,066 7,066
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 875 875
Total Price $102,185 $115,085 $124,025 $156,275 $178,035 $49,735 $55,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250C
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,381
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
Model911911911911911ISIS
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 13385, 13235, 9385, 13385, 13270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$102,185$115,085$124,025$156,275$178,035$49,735$55,185
Adjustments for Features0-500-450-3,375-9,925-3,195-4,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,185$114,585$123,575$152,900$168,110$46,540$50,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,400$21,390$50,715$65,925$0$4,400

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
Model911911911911911ISIS
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 $150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200$200
Proximity key     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350
Wind blocker$300$300$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500$500  
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000  
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Rearview camera     $200$200
Side curtain airbags     $350$350
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console     $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100$100
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents     $100$100
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    
Larger rear spoiler   $200$200  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer    $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300
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 $100
Total Value of Features$6,980$7,480$7,430$10,355$16,905$10,175$11,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$450$3,375$9,925$3,195$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9-3-47-53-2,971-3,947

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012
Model911IS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase92.5 in107.5 in
Length175.6 in182.5 in
Width71.2 in70.9 in
Height51.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested210099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested210099%
Total Not Requested251%

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