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Porsche 911 vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $78,375

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $18,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
Model911911911911911911911LS
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S460
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $103,100 $137,500 $160,700 $67,630
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 2,255      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420 420      
PCM 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710      
Wood trim 890 890 890 890   890 890  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750 750  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 615 615 365 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690 690 690    
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525 525 525  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 3,040 950     950      
Carrera S wheels 1,550              
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800 800 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 530 530  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090          
Luxury Value Edition               965
Comfort Package               2,035
Sport Special Edition               685
Sport Package               6,185
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0 0      
PCM 0 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0      
Wood trim 757 757 757 757   757 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0     0      
Carrera S wheels 1,318              
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 0 451 0  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0          
Luxury Value Edition               889
Comfort Package               1,872
Sport Special Edition               631
Sport Package               5,691
Options (change) 16,930 13,290 14,430 12,340 11,350 5,430 4,090 9,870
Options (change) 5,123 3,805 3,805 3,805 0 1,208 0 9,083
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 950 875
Total Price $96,880 $106,140 $108,880 $119,690 $115,400 $143,880 $165,740 $78,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus LS 460
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,079
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
Model911911911911911911911LS
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S460
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6380hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6S7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$96,880$106,140$108,880$119,690$115,400$143,880$165,740$78,375
Adjustments for Features00-2,000-2,000-200-2,425-8,975-5,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,880$106,140$106,880$117,690$115,200$141,455$156,765$72,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,260$10,000$20,810$18,320$44,575$59,885$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
Model911911911911911911911LS
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S460
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual      $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1300
RWD$0$0  $0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power door closers       $300
Power rear side windows       $200
Power trunk closer       $350
Proximity key       $250
Sunshade, rear, power       $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power       $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000 
Full-size spare tire       $225
Knee airbag, driver       $75
Knee airbag, passenger       $75
Obstacle detection, front       $150
Rearview camera       $200
Side curtain airbags       $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder       $25
Rear seat pass-through       $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)       $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation       $100
Dual-zone climate control       $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents       $100
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500   
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  $0
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200    
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400   
Self-repairing paint       $0
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming       $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound     $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200
Traffic + travel information       $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75$75 
Chronometer      $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat       $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse       $25
Power-folding mirrors       $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors       $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row       $50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats       $200
Memory system, passenger seat       $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat       $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat       $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row       $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat       $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering       $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,380$3,380$5,380$5,380$3,580$5,805$12,355$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,000$2,000$200$2,425$8,975$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments00-87-79-2-36-51-5,199

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122012
Model911LS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.5 in116.9 in
Length175.6 in198.0 in
Width71.2 in73.8 in
Height51.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

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, 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 seat150Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Carrera S wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
295/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

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, 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 seat150Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

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, 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 seat150Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

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, 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 seat150Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

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, 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 seat150Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%
Sport Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000No
Total Requested180040%
Total Not Requested267560%

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