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Lexus IS vs. Subaru BRZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,265

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $17,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,882

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $15,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelISISBRZ
Trim250C350CLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $27,495
Base Invoice $38,308 $43,374 $26,112
Navigation system 2,465 2,465  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875  
Navigation system 2,277 2,277  
Xenon HID headlights 807 807  
Options (change) 3,340 3,340 0
Options (change) 3,084 3,084 0
Destination 875 875 770
Total Price $45,405 $50,855 $28,265
Total Invoice $42,267 $47,333 $26,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,258
Model Year201220122013
ModelISISBRZ
Trim250C350CLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6200hp H4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$45,405$50,855$28,265
Adjustments for Features-8,730-9,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,675$41,075$28,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$42,267$47,333$26,882
Adjustments for Features-8,127-9,1030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,140$38,230$26,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,090$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year201220122013
ModelISISBRZ
Trim250C350CLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,580$11,630$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,730$9,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,127-9,1030

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20122013
ModelISBRZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in101.2 in
Length182.5 in166.7 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height55.7 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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