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2011 Lexus IS 350
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The Lexus IS 350 took top honors in a field of eight, besting great competition from Audi, Volvo and BMW. This first time winner of Vincentric’s Best Value in America award earned its victory with repair costs better than segment average and low depreciation, with ownership costs coming in over 3% lower than expected.
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| 2011 Lexus IS 350 4D Sedan |
| Cost Item |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Total |
| Depreciation: |
$8,996 |
$3,215 |
$3,212 |
$3,030 |
$2,847 |
$21,300 |
| Fees & Taxes: |
2,179 |
122 |
125 |
109 |
113 |
$2,648 |
| Finance: |
1,689 |
1,355 |
1,000 |
624 |
225 |
$4,893 |
| Fuel: |
2,225 |
2,304 |
2,386 |
2,471 |
2,559 |
$11,945 |
| Insurance: |
1,649 |
1,628 |
1,607 |
1,587 |
1,568 |
$8,039 |
| Maintenance: |
214 |
246 |
1,328 |
467 |
198 |
$2,453 |
| Opportunity Cost: |
74 |
115 |
154 |
200 |
242 |
$785 |
| Repairs: |
0 |
0 |
0 |
600 |
900 |
$1,500 |
| Total: |
$17,026 |
$8,985 |
$9,812 |
$9,088 |
$8,652 |
$53,563 |
| Vincentric's Best Value in America awards are based on the model level average of all trim levels within the model. Ownership costs for each trim level are measured at annual mileages of 10,000, 15,000, and 20,000. Results shown above assume 15,000 miles per year for the trim level described. |
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