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Lexus Announces Prices on 2008 RX 400h, SC 430, GX 470, IS 250/350, ES 350 and LS 460
Lexus announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2008 RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle, SC 430 luxury hardtop convertible, GX 470 premium luxury utility vehicle, IS 250/350 luxury sport sedans, ES 350 luxury sedan, and LS 460 premium luxury sedan. Each model will go on sale in September.

For 2008, the RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle receives several styling enhancements including a restyled front grille design, new exterior chrome door handles, a new finish on the five-spoke, 18-inch wheels, and a color-keyed rear spoiler. The world's first luxury utility hybrid also receives seven new exterior colors including Smoky Granite Mica, Golden Almond Metallic, Classic Silver Metallic, Breakwater Blue Metallic, Brandy Wine Mica, Desert Sage Metallic and Matador Red Mica.

The base MSRP for the RX 400h with front-wheel-drive will remain unchanged at $41,180. The price of the all-wheel-drive RX 400h also remains unchanged from 2007 at $42,580.

The SC 430 luxury hardtop convertible carries over unchanged for the 2008 model year. The base MSRP for the 2008 SC 430 also remains unchanged at $65,455.

The 2008 GX 470 also receives additional styling upgrades including a new dark metallic finish on the front grille, chrome roof rack side rails, liquid graphite on the standard 17-inch alloy wheels, a clear rear combination lamp turn signal lens cover, and two new colors -- Salsa Red Pearl and Desert Sage metallic. Inside, the GX 470 receives a new Brown Walnut wood trim and a chrome finish on the front door speaker grilles. Additional changes were also made on the optional Sport Package where the carpeting, third-seat latch and cargo hook will now be black.

The 2008 GX 470 will carry a base MSRP of $46,815, an increase of $180, or 0.4 percent. Additionally, the price of the popular Third Row Seat with Rear Air Conditioner option significantly reduced by $1,545 and will now be offered at $485.

The 2008 IS 250 and 350 features a new finish to its standard 17-inch wheels for a sportier appearance. Additional upgrades include backlighting on the outside power mirror control, white illuminated scuff plates and an additional coin holder.

The base MSRP for the IS 250 with a manual transmission will be $30,455, an increase of $200, or 0.7 percent. The IS 250 with an automatic transmission will carry a base MSRP of $31,625, up $200, or 0.6 percent. The IS 250 with all-wheel-drive and an automatic transmission will carry a base MSRP of $34,085, a price reduction of $200, or 0.6 percent. The IS 350 will be base priced at $35,905, an increase of $200, or 0.6 percent.

For 2008 the Lexus ES 350 receives restyled outside rear-view mirrors for a sleeker look. Inside, the ES adds two rear personal lamps for added passenger convenience.

The ES 350 will carry a base MSRP of $33,720, an increase of $250, or 0.7 percent. Launched in the fall of 2006, the all-new LS 460 and LS 460 L have received overwhelming accolades and enjoyed spectacular consumer acceptance. For the 2008 model year, the LS will carry over unchanged with the exception of one new exterior color, Opaline Pearl. The long wheelbase LS 460 L offers a new Air Suspension package that includes 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels with 245/45R19 all-season tires, Variable Gear Ratio Steering and Adaptive Variable Air Suspension.

The 2008 LS 460 will have a base MSRP of $61,500, an increase of $500, or 0.8 percent. The base MSRP for the LS 460 L will be $71,500, an increase of $500, or 0.7 percent.


Lexus Announces Prices on 2008 RX 400h, SC 430, GX 470, IS 250/350, ES 350 and LS 460



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jon21jon21 - 7/27/2007 12:12:12 PM
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Will_Will_ - 7/27/2007 12:30:01 PM
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The button that controls the rearview mirrors now is illuminated.

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Will_Will_ - 7/27/2007 12:28:02 PM
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Interesting that the only model that went down in price was the IS 250 automatic.

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mikeydred20mikeydred20 - 7/27/2007 8:34:54 PM
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I am starting to doubt Lexus credentials every Acura model has illuminated interior switches. Also the ES is getting rear reading lamps my 04 TL has dual rear reading lamps. They really need to step their game up they do a good job marketing but I have a good sense of cars and they have alot to prove with the 09 RX because the MDX is miles ahead of it, even if some disagree with the styling. Within this pursuit for perfection you have to bring it.


benzdabestbenzdabest - 7/27/2007 12:30:50 PM
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Lexus may have cheap prices but thats because they use cheep materials that fade, crack, chip, and peel within a few years. I wonder why the wood grain in my friends lexus smells like nail pollish, and the seats feel like swap meet pleather.

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david989david989 - 7/27/2007 12:40:48 PM
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Stupid German fanboy.


M35MTM35MT - 7/27/2007 12:47:58 PMView My AgentSpace
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go wackzrk offzrk your dikteknik


answeranswer - 7/27/2007 1:03:53 PMView My AgentSpace
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I really am hoping that "benzdabest"'s comment is the stupidiest thing posted here today.


Will_Will_ - 7/27/2007 1:04:35 PM
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You're not fooling anyone but your fellow ignorant peers with this comment.

Lexus interiors are praised for their durability and use of high-quality materials. Unlike BMW whose leather quality is horrible, and unlike the el cheapo new C-Class interior, which is bad no matter how many times people bring up the Lexus IS.

bimmermike,
If it's an 8cyl. then it is not an ES. It's either a GS or an LS. And no, Lexus is not for just old people, they're for anyone who doesn't want to be stranded (meaning most North American buyers).



Will_Will_ - 7/27/2007 4:03:09 PM
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I never said the IS interior was "special." Which is exactly the problem here. I don't think the IS has the best interior in the class. There, now everyone can stop bringing up the Lexus to prove a weak point. Take the IS out of the picture, and the new C-Class interior is still not as good as it could be.


david989david989 - 7/27/2007 1:03:31 PM
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Such unmatched quality and engineering for literraly give away prices. Only from Lexus.

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benzdabestbenzdabest - 7/27/2007 2:16:06 PM
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Let me fix that for you david 989.

Such cheep quality and engineering shared from Toyota for literraly give away prices. Only from Lexus.



david989david989 - 7/27/2007 2:37:40 PM
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Dumb German.


autoproautopro - 7/27/2007 2:43:44 PMView My AgentSpace
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Its amazing how loyal people can be to a loser brand when their ratings have fallen to the bottom.Their getting their buts handed to them by Lexus and BMW they just sold chrysler which may help them, but they have become insignificant.

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LuxuriousLuxurious - 7/27/2007 3:09:52 PM
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Nothing mentioned about the GS. Does that mean they will bring the GS460?

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1970toyotamarc1970toyotamarc - 7/27/2007 3:18:40 PM
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Wyy did they not stuff the 4.6L into the SC to give it some spice as it withers on the vine? They could even throw a 3.5L in for an SC350. I guess they figure it's just too late for that car.

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autoproautopro - 7/27/2007 4:58:44 PMView My AgentSpace
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Hey pitbull if you could read you would know I was talking about mercedes.

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autoproautopro - 7/27/2007 4:59:00 PMView My AgentSpace
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Hey pitbull if you could read you would know I was talking about mercedes.

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adamsaf723adamsaf723 - 7/28/2007 1:07:43 AM
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Salsa Red Metallic is going to look awkward on the GX. I think the Desert Sage will look nice because the GX has the boxy SUV look, but that color is tragic looking on the IS and RX.

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xj13xj13 - 7/30/2007 9:29:41 AM
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Go benzdabest

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