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Lexus ES vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,372

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $11,333

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,606

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $10,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelESImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim350WRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $26,450
Base Invoice $34,400 $24,935
Heated front seats 640  
Navigation system 2,465 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192
Universal garage door opener   85
Heated front seats 588  
Navigation system 2,277 1,846
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Universal garage door opener   55
Options (change) 3,105 2,277
Options (change) 2,865 2,026
Destination 875 645
Total Price $40,705 $29,372
Total Invoice $38,140 $27,606

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,448
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,957
Model Year20122008
ModelESImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim350WRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$40,705$29,372
Adjustments for Features-4,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,820$29,372
Total Invoice$38,140$27,606
Adjustments for Features-4,5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,563$27,606

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20122008
ModelESImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim350WRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$7,705$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5770

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20122008
ModelESImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.1 in
Length191.1 in180.3 in
Width71.1 in68.5 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,017 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft311.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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