Lexus IS 200t vs. Lexus IS 250
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Highlights
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$37,825
Starting MSRP
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$36,550
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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241 hp
Horsepower
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204 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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241 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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204 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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258 @ 1650
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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185 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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Displacement
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P225/45VR17
Rear Tire Size
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P225/45VR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P225/45VR17
Front Tire Size
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P225/45VR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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37 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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184 in
Length, Overall
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184 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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110 in
Wheelbase
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110 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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56 in
Height, Overall
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56 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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90 ft³
Passenger Volume
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90 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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45 in
Front Leg Room
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45 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,583 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,461 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2017 Lexus IS 200t or the 2015 Lexus IS 250?
The 2015 Lexus IS 250 is more reliable than the 2017 Lexus IS 200t according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2015 IS 250 versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2017 IS 200t.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2017 Lexus IS 200t or the 2015 Lexus IS 250?
The 2017 Lexus IS 200t is more fuel efficient than the 2015 Lexus IS 250 with 26 MPG combined versus 24 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2017 Lexus IS 200t or the 2015 Lexus IS 250?
The 2015 Lexus IS 250 is cheaper than the 2017 Lexus IS 200t with a $36,550 starting MSRP versus a $37,825 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2017 Lexus IS 200t or the 2015 Lexus IS 250?
The 2017 Lexus IS 200t and the 2015 Lexus IS 250 both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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