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Curb Weight | 3872 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 87.9 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.3 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 44.1 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 4 | ||
Overall Length | 182.5 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.2 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 10.8 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 33.5 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 107.5 inches | ||
Payload Capacity | 825 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 70.9 inches |
Adaptive Headlights | Available | ||
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Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
Fog Lights | Available | ||
HID Headlights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available | ||
Power Retractable Top | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 19 mpg | ||
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Highway | 27 mpg | ||
Combined | 22 mpg |
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available | ||
Parking Assist System | Available |
Horsepower | 306 @ 6400 RPM | ||
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Torque | 277 @ 4800 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 5.8 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 141 mph |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 6 years / 70000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / Unlimited miles |
If you appreciate the aggressive styling of contemporary sports cars, but crave the refinement and comfort of a luxury sedan, the 2013 Lexus IS is tough to beat. It may lack the athleticism of a BMW 3 Series and trail the Mercedes-Benz C Class in terms of prestige, but the Lexus IS remains a well-rounded performer with exceptional reliability and value.
If interior volume and rear-seat legroom are at the top of your list, you may find the Lexus IS less accommodating than its larger European rivals. In addition, drivers who prefer a generous helping of sport with a side of luxury should consider the BMW 3 Series, Infiniti G37 or the Audi A4.
![]() Used 2013 Lexus IS IS 350C Convertible 2D | ![]() Used 2017 Audi A3 | ![]() Used 2014 BMW Z4 | ![]() Used 2014 Ford Mustang | ||
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| Price | $13,050 | $13,000 | $12,500 | $12,650 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.7 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.7 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 19/Hwy 27/Comb 22 MPG | City 25/Hwy 34/Comb 28 MPG | City 22/Hwy 33/Comb 26 MPG | City 19/Hwy 30/Comb 23 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 306 @ 6400 RPM | 220 @ 4500 RPM | 240 @ 5000 RPM | 305 @ 6500 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | RWD | RWD |