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Toyota 4Runner vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,737

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,451

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,986

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
Model4RunnerISISIS
TrimLimited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,325 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $31,897 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Limited Extra Value Package 465      
Navigation system 2,420 2,465 2,465 2,485
Floor mats 184      
Cargo net 49 64 64 64
Cargo mat   73 73 73
Rear bumper protector   76 76 76
Rear spoiler   389 389  
Limited Extra Value Package 372      
Navigation system 1,987 2,277 2,277 2,295
Floor mats 112      
Cargo net 34 39 39 39
Cargo mat   44 44 44
Rear bumper protector   53 53 53
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Options (change) 3,118 3,067 3,067 2,698
Options (change) 2,505 2,681 2,681 2,431
Destination 745 875 875 875
Total Price $39,188 $37,737 $44,162 $64,873
Total Invoice $35,147 $34,986 $40,959 $60,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota 4Runner Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,759
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,718
Model Year2009201220122012
Model4RunnerISISIS
TrimLimited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine236hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionA5M6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$39,188$37,737$44,162$64,873
Adjustments for Features-3,2100-1,650-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,978$37,737$42,512$61,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$23,936
Total Invoice$35,147$34,986$40,959$60,315
Adjustments for Features-2,8790-1,530-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,268$34,986$39,429$57,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,443$22,354

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009201220122012
Model4RunnerISISIS
TrimLimited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power retractable rear window$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Second-row low console   $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Running boards$350   
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
iPod integration $100$100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,765$2,555$4,205$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$0$1,650$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8790-1,530-2,975

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092012
Model4RunnerIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.5 in
Length189.2 in180.1 in
Width75.2 in70.9 in
Height69.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in30.6 in
Row 3 Headroom32.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.6 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Hydraulically cross-linked shocks500No
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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