Lexus IS 300 vs. Toyota Corolla
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$40,535
Starting MSRP
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$23,125
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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21 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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32 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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241 hp
Horsepower
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169 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front 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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3 yr / 36,000 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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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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241 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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169 @ 6600
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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151 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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21 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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32 City / 41 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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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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P235/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P235/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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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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18 X 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel 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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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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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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Suspension
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
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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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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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
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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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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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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90 ft³
Passenger Volume
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89 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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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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45 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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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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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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32 in
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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110 in
Wheelbase
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106 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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185 in
Length, Overall
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183 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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57 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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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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11 ft³
Trunk Volume
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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3,715 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,955 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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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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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
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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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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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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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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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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
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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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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Brakes
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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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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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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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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2025 Lexus IS 300 or the 2026 Toyota Corolla?
The 2026 Toyota Corolla is more fuel efficient than the 2025 Lexus IS 300 with 35 MPG combined versus 25 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2025 Lexus IS 300 or the 2026 Toyota Corolla?
The 2026 Toyota Corolla is cheaper than the 2025 Lexus IS 300 with a $23,125 starting MSRP versus a $40,535 starting MSRP.
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