Lexus IS 350 vs. Lexus IS 500
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Highlights
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$45,500
Starting MSRP
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$59,520
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Premium Gasoline V-8
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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MPG
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311 hp
Horsepower
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472 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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311 @ 6600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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472 @ 7100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3.5 L/211
Displacement
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5.0 L/303
Displacement
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Displacement
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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Premium Gasoline V-8
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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280 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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395 @ 4800
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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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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Transmission Options
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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 25 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
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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P235/40YR19
Front Tire Size
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P235/40YR19
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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19 X 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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19 X 9.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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19 X 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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19 X 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front Wheel 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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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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P235/40YR19
Rear Tire Size
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P265/35YR19
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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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear 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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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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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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Steering Type
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Measurements
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186 in
Length, Overall
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187 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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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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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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Min Ground Clearance
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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Track Width, Rear
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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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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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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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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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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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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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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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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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11 ft³
Trunk Volume
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11 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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110 in
Wheelbase
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110 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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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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Weight & Capacity
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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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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
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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3,748 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,891 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
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
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
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Optional
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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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
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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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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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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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 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 - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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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 2026 Lexus IS 350 or the 2025 Lexus IS 500?
The 2026 Lexus IS 350 is more fuel efficient than the 2025 Lexus IS 500 with 22 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Lexus IS 350 or the 2025 Lexus IS 500?
The 2026 Lexus IS 350 is cheaper than the 2025 Lexus IS 500 with a $45,500 starting MSRP versus a $59,520 starting MSRP.
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