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Toyota RAV4 vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,890

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $8,309

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,629

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $8,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelRAV4ISISIS
TrimLimited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,755 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $21,972 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Sunroof 900      
Leather seating surfaces 1,050      
Heated front seats 440      
Cargo net   64 64 64
Rear bumper protector   76 76 76
Rear spoiler   389 389  
Sunroof 720      
Leather seating surfaces 840      
Heated front seats 352      
Cargo net   39 39 39
Rear bumper protector   53 53 53
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Options (change) 2,390 529 529 140
Options (change) 1,912 360 360 92
Destination 745 875 875 875
Total Price $26,890 $35,199 $41,624 $62,315
Total Invoice $24,629 $32,665 $38,638 $57,976

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,854
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,614
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelRAV4ISISIS
TrimLimited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionA4M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$26,890$35,199$41,624$62,315
Adjustments for Features0-455-2,105-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,890$34,744$39,519$58,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$23,916
Total Invoice$24,629$32,665$38,638$57,976
Adjustments for Features0-422-1,954-3,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,629$32,243$36,684$54,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,441$22,332

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelRAV4ISISIS
TrimLimited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
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 
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   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
External spare tire shell$100   
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
iPod integration $100$100$100
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
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Headlight washers  $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
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger 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$3,075$3,530$5,180$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$455$2,105$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-422-1,954-3,401

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082012
ModelRAV4IS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in107.5 in
Length181.1 in180.1 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height66.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in30.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft313.0 ft3

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