Lexus of Reno serving Roseville Lexus shoppers announces that the Lexus IS250 is a winner of the Sedan $35-$45K category of the Lowest True Cost to Own awards from Edmunds.com.

Edmunds.com’s True Cost to Own pricing system estimates total vehicle ownership costs over a five-year period. The calculation incorporates projected average depreciation, financing, taxes, fees, insurance premiums, fuel costs, regional variances, maintenance and repairs for each model.

To choose the 2010 Lowest TCO Award winners, Edmunds’ editors analyzed months of historical data to identify which were the consistent leaders in low ownership cost.

“Considering not just the buying price but the overall ownership costs of a vehicle can help shoppers get the most for their money over the long haul,” said Philip Reed, senior consumer advice editor for Edmunds.com.

The luxury Lexus fleet of vehicles is perhaps one of the most decorated lineups in the industry.  In 2010 alone, three Lexus models were honored with Consumer Guide’s Best Buy awards.

The 2010 Lexus IS 250 is a compact luxury sedan. Standard equipment on the IS250 includes 17-inch wheels, fog lamps, a sunroof, keyless ignition and entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, eight-way power front seats (includes two-way lumbar control), leather upholstery, an auto-dimming mirror, the Safety Connect telematics system, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity as well as a 13-speaker stereo with a six-CD changer, auxiliary audio jack, USB audio jack (includes iPod interface) and satellite radio. A premium luxury package is also available.

The IS 250 boasts a finely wrought interior, with an attractively sporty design. For the convenience of Lexus owners drivers, the engine of the IS can be started with a simple push of a button. The driver and front passenger can set their own desired comfort level with the dual-zone automatic climate control.

For more information about the Lexus IS250, go to: www.lexusis250.org