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2008 Lexus IS-F comparison

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Product name	2008 Lexus IS-F	2009 Lexus IS 350	2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG	2009 Acura TL SH-AWD	2010 Lexus HS250h
Price	Check Prices	Check Prices	$57,350.00	Check Prices	$34,200.00
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating			3.5 stars
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The Bottom Line	The 2008 Lexus IS-F, with its powerful engine and superior handling, is fully track capable, yet feels like a typical sport luxury car during normal driving. Cabin tech is in need of an update.	Putting tuner components on the 2009 Lexus IS 350 gives it a more sporting character, with only a minimum sacrifice of luxury. However, outdated cabin electronics suggest waiting for the next model update.	The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG combines very impressive performance on road and track with first-rate cabin electronics, making it fun and convenient. Just make sure you budget for gas.	The 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD tries to strike a balance between comfortable commuter car and weekend sport driver, but leans towards the former. Cutting edge cabin tech increases the comfort level and gives it a practical edge.	We like that the HS250h packs a good deal of cabin tech and luxurious refinements, but we wonder if the decidedly average fuel economy is worth the additional complexity of the hybrid drivetrain.
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Drivetrain available	Rear-Drive	Rear-drive	Rear-drive	All-wheel drive	Front-drive
Available Engine	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Hybrid
Body style	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Trim levels	IS-F	Info unavailable	C63	TL	Info unavailable
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	E-mail me when this product is available	E-mail me when this product is available	Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price From Edmunds.com $57,350.00 In stock: Price from 1 CNET Certified store	E-mail me when this product is available	Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price From Edmunds.com $34,200.00 In stock: Price from 1 CNET Certified store
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