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Lexus ES vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,540

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $7,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,408

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $7,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelESWRXWRX
Trim350LimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $29,995 $38,495
Base Invoice $34,400 $28,232 $36,355
Navigation system 2,465    
Heated front seats 640    
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165
Navigation Package   2,500 1,500
Universal garage door opener   85 85
Navigation system 2,277    
Heated front seats 588    
Xenon HID headlights 749    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107
Navigation Package   2,218 1,331
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Options (change) 3,920 2,750 1,750
Options (change) 3,614 2,381 1,494
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $41,520 $33,540 $41,040
Total Invoice $38,889 $31,408 $38,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,727
Model Year201220152015
ModelESWRXWRX
Trim350LimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$41,520$33,540$41,040
Adjustments for Features-8050-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,715$33,540$39,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,875
Total Invoice$38,889$31,408$38,644
Adjustments for Features-7540-1,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,135$31,408$37,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,706

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201220152015
ModelESWRXWRX
Trim350LimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125 $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
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,180$4,375$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$805$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-7540-1,530

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122015
ModelESWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length191.1 in180.9 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

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