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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: $51,830

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $50,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220152015
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 $43,360 $47,640
Infotainment Package 3,010 3,010          
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 2,255        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420        
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
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595    
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690      
PCM     2,110        
Satellite radio     750 750 750    
Traffic information     0 0 0    
F Sport Package           2,550 2,550
Xenon HID headlights           875 875
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           3,520 3,520
Headlight washers           100 100
Infotainment Package 0 0          
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 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
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0    
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0      
PCM     0        
Satellite radio     0 0 0    
Traffic information     0 0 0    
F Sport Package           2,349 2,349
Xenon HID headlights           807 807
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           3,245 3,245
Headlight washers           92 92
Options (change) 11,600 11,600 10,400 4,540 3,200 7,545 7,545
Options (change) 3,048 3,048 0 451 0 6,953 6,953
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 925 925
Total Price $102,650 $115,550 $124,250 $154,490 $176,250 $51,830 $56,110

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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: $54,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,821
Model Year2012201220122012201220152015
Model911911911911911ISIS
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7T6T6
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)235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$102,650$115,550$124,250$154,490$176,250$51,830$56,110
Adjustments for Features0-500-750-2,975-9,525-3,745-3,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,650$115,050$123,500$151,515$166,725$48,085$52,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,400$20,850$48,865$64,075$0$4,280

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201220122012201220152015
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   
7-speed automated manual    $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200$200
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote app     $25$25
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents     $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$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    
Larger rear spoiler   $200$200  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400    
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
HD radio     $50$50
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer    $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
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$100$100 $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,530$8,030$8,280$10,505$17,055$11,275$11,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$750$2,975$9,525$3,745$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-17-6-27-51-3,483-3,483

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122015
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.3,807 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%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

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%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

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%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested85047%
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
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested67542%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested85047%
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
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested67542%

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