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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: $24,691

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $10,547

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,075

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $8,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelCorollaISISIS
TrimXRS250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,860 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $17,256 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Power Package 635      
Floor mats 199      
Cargo net 49 59 59 59
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 99
Satellite radio 449 486 486 486
Sunroof 890 0 0  
Navigation system 1,300 2,550 2,550 2,550
Cargo mat   69 69 69
Rear spoiler   355 355  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Power Package 508      
Floor mats 130      
Cargo net 34 35 35 35
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 59
Satellite radio 359 389 389 389
Sunroof 712 0 0  
Navigation system 1,105 2,150 2,150 2,150
Cargo mat   41 41 41
Rear spoiler   246 246  
Options (change) 5,111 3,618 3,618 3,263
Options (change) 4,099 2,920 2,920 2,674
Destination 720 765 765 765
Total Price $24,691 $35,238 $40,688 $60,028
Total Invoice $22,075 $30,836 $35,633 $52,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,512
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,105
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelCorollaISISIS
TrimXRS250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$24,691$35,238$40,688$60,028
Adjustments for Features0-3,035-3,985-6,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,691$32,203$36,703$53,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,440
Total Invoice$22,075$30,836$35,633$52,719
Adjustments for Features0-2,656-3,490-5,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,075$28,180$32,143$47,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,963$18,931

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelCorollaISISIS
TrimXRS250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
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
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
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
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  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$945$3,980$4,930$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,035$3,985$6,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,656-3,490-5,608

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092008
ModelCorollaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in107.5 in
Length178.7 in180.1 in
Width69.3 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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