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2012 Lexus IS 350 Overview

Price Range: $40,220 to $42,680

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The big boy on the IS block, the 2012 Lexus IS 350 combines sportiness and luxury in a compact sedan that is both fun to drive and comfortable.

There aren’t any changes to the 2012 Lexus IS 350, but you will still find plenty to rave about. The IS 350 sedan seats five and is also available as a convertible (the IS 350C, which is reviewed separately on this site). The IS 350 competes with other luxury sedans such as the BMW 335, Infiniti G37, and Mercedes-Benz C350.

The 2012 Lexus IS 350 is powered by a 306-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6, which takes premium gas and is mated to a six-speed automatic with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters for auto-manual mode. The IS 350 generates 277 pounds-feet of torque for prime acceleration and features larger brakes than the IS 250 for enhanced stopping power. Handling is tight due to a double-whishbone front suspension and a multilink rear suspension.  Choose between rear-wheel and all-wheel drive. In terms of fuel economy, the IS 350 receives 18-19 mpg in the city and 26-27 mpg on the highway.

The 2012 IS 350 features a long-wheelbase for its size which improves handling, a wide stance, and standard 17-inch alloy wheels. Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights and 18-inch alloy wheels are optional, while the F Sport package adds front-lip and rear-deck spoilers, an F Sport grille, and 18-inch Dark Graphite-finished wheels.

Refined appointments adorn the 2012 Lexus IS 350, including black metallic trim and bright electroluminescent instruments and gauges. Available options include a 14-speaker, 300-watt Mark Levinson audio system, heated/ventilated front seats, voice-activated hard drive-based navigation system, and power moonroof. Lexus’ Enform service, which is included with the navigation system and is free for one year, is a virtual concierge and helps you not only decide where to go but what to do. A USB port for your iPod and other mobile devices is standard, as is Bluetooth® connectivity and dual-zone automatic climate control.

The 2012 Lexus IS 250 is designed to keep you safe with a backup camera, ultrasonic parking sensors, all-disc antilock brakes, an electronic stability system, a full suite of airbags, and Vehicle Dynamic Integrated Management, which helps all systems to react faster to potential accidents. The Safety Connect service notifies the authorities of an accident and provides roadside assistance.

Luxury and performance combine in the 2012 Lexus IS 350.
2012 Lexus IS 350

2012 Lexus IS 350

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These additional manufacturer savings programs can help you get your best deal.*

  1. Cash Rebates
  2. Low Interest Financing
  3. Special Leasing Options

Some manufacturers also provide first-time buyer, military, and other programs to target specific customer segments.

*Incentive programs are subject to change at any time by the manufacturer.

Secret 1
Consumer Incentives

Zero percent financing, employee discount, cash back, out-the-door price tags...

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Secret 2
Finance & Insurance

Most state franchise laws prohibit manufacturers from selling cars directly to the public, so the dealer will be your middleman. But in terms of financing and insurance, you can choose a bank or the dealer directly.

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Secret 3
Additional Costs

Destination charges, taxes, license and title fees, advertising fees... When going to a dealership, you must ask for an explanation of any fee you don't understand. But you need to choose your battles wisely. Your local car dealer may have taken a loss or slim profit along the way, and your fighting over something like a doc fee when the deal is nearly wrapped up may be counterproductive.

In any case, there are many fees and charges in the sale process: some inevitable, others questionable. How do you tell them apart?

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Secret 4
Trade-in Value

If you currently own a car, it probably represents profit. The question is, whose profit will it be?

With few exceptions, you'll get the most money for your used car by selling it privately. That's because dealers pay wholesale prices — not retail prices — for used cars, and they sell them at retail.

Your current car's value can be used to lower the price on your new car. However, most people underestimate their used car's value when going to a dealership. How can you maximize your value?

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Secret 5
Dealer Holdback

The car manufacturer holds back a fraction of the price of all vehicles the dealership sells. Then, it returns the money to the dealership, usually on a quarterly basis.

Dealer holdback began its life as a safety net that ensured the manufacturers would have a security deposit of sorts if a dealership missed payments, and the dealerships would have money on hand to cover overhead costs when the holdback was returned.

How can you take advantage of dealer holdbacks to get the bottom line price?

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Secret 6
Dealer Incentives

Unlike consumer incentives, dealer incentives are factory-to-dealer incentives that reduce the dealer's true cost to buy the vehicle from the factory to below invoice.

Manufacturers offer these incentives on a regional basis to generate sales on specific models. These incentives are sometimes referred to as "spiffs," and they can touch off competition among dealers to move slower-selling stock.

For instance, a dealer incentive may kick in when a certain sales target is reached, with each subsequent sale resulting in a higher factory-to-dealer rebate. How can you benefit from that?

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