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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: $32,000

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited   
Difference: $9,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,953

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited   
Difference: $8,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelESImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim350WRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $28,995 $37,345
Base Invoice $34,400 $27,309 $35,285
Heated front seats 640    
Navigation system 2,465 2,000 1,800
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   195 195
Universal garage door opener   85 85
Satellite radio     427
Heated front seats 588    
Navigation system 2,277 1,737 1,565
Xenon HID headlights 749    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   127 127
Universal garage door opener   55 55
Satellite radio     320
Options (change) 3,920 2,280 2,507
Options (change) 3,614 1,919 2,067
Destination 875 725 725
Total Price $41,520 $32,000 $40,577
Total Invoice $38,889 $29,953 $38,077

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,093
Model Year201220112011
ModelESImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim350WRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7100, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$41,520$32,000$40,577
Adjustments for Features-3,0350-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,485$32,000$38,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,927
Total Invoice$38,889$29,953$38,077
Adjustments for Features-2,8430-1,548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,046$29,953$36,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,576

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

Model Year201220112011
ModelESImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim350WRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Hood scoop $100$100
Rear spoiler $200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
iPod integration $100$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$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,955$2,920$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,035$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8430-1,548

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

Model Year20122011
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.3,076 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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