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Toyota Corolla vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,211

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $14,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,108

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $14,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaISISIS
TrimLES250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,615 $15,450 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $14,131 $13,981 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Audio Value Package 200        
Stability control 650 650      
4-speed automatic 800 800      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300 300      
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400 1,400      
Floor mats 88 88      
Alloy wheels 390        
Cargo net 49 49 64 64 64
Cargo mat 59 59 73 73 73
Extra Value Package 1   900      
CD changer, in-dash   200      
Rear spoiler     389 389  
Audio Value Package 180        
Stability control 559 559      
4-speed automatic 724 724      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258 258      
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159 1,159      
Floor mats 55 55      
Alloy wheels 312        
Cargo net 34 34 39 39 39
Cargo mat 36 36 44 44 44
Extra Value Package 1   810      
CD changer, in-dash   150      
Rear spoiler     268 268  
Options (change) 3,936 4,446 526 526 137
Options (change) 3,317 3,785 351 351 83
Destination 660 660 875 875 875
Total Price $20,211 $20,556 $35,196 $41,621 $62,312
Total Invoice $18,108 $18,426 $32,656 $38,629 $57,967

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,265
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaISISIS
TrimLES250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4126hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionA4A4M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$20,211$20,556$35,196$41,621$62,312
Adjustments for Features0-400-4,660-6,310-7,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,211$20,156$30,536$35,311$54,452
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$4,775$23,916
Total Invoice$18,108$18,426$32,656$38,629$57,967
Adjustments for Features0-359-4,324-5,856-7,312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,108$18,067$28,332$32,773$50,655
Cost Above Minimum$41$0$0$4,441$22,323

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaISISIS
TrimLES250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers $0   
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50 
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,470$1,870$6,130$7,780$9,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$4,660$6,310$7,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-359-4,324-5,856-7,312

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082012
ModelCorollaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in107.5 in
Length178.3 in180.1 in
Width66.9 in70.9 in
Height58.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,531 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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