Lexus IS Lexus IS 2007 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2008
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,856

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,623

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,875

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,295

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelISForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,705 $27,895
Base Invoice $31,420 $26,116
Cargo net 59 46
Sunroof 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net 35 30
Sunroof 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Options (change) 59 1,316
Options (change) 35 1,114
Destination 715 645
Total Price $36,479 $29,856
Total Invoice $32,170 $27,875

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Lexus IS dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,713
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,313
Model Year20072008
ModelISForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,479$29,856
Adjustments for Features0-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,479$28,766
Total Invoice$32,170$27,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,170$26,857

Return to top

Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
ModelISForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,605$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,018

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
ModelISForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in99.4 in
Length180.1 in176.6 in
Width70.9 in68.3 in
Height56.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.057.7 ft3

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Lexus models.