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Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,801

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $4,778

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,875

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $2,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelISISForesterForester
Trim2503502.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $24,330 $26,409
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 1,800 1,800
Cargo net 59 59 46 46
Sunroof 0 0    
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Navigation system 2,168 2,168 1,647 1,650
Cargo net 35 35 30 30
Sunroof 0 0    
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Options (change) 2,609 2,609 2,111 2,111
Options (change) 2,203 2,203 1,850 1,853
Destination 715 715 695 695
Total Price $33,579 $39,029 $28,801 $31,001
Total Invoice $29,541 $34,338 $26,875 $28,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,008
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,747
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelISISForesterForester
Trim2503502.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,579$39,029$28,801$31,001
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,230-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,579$38,079$26,571$28,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$1,840
Total Invoice$29,541$34,338$26,875$28,957
Adjustments for Features0-836-2,081-2,419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,541$33,502$24,794$26,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,961$0$1,744

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2007200720092009
ModelISISForesterForester
Trim2503502.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,505$4,455$5,735$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,230$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-836-2,081-2,419

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072009
ModelISForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in103.0 in
Length180.1 in179.5 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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