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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: $36,405

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,349

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,850

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelISForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,705 $33,795
Base Invoice $31,420 $31,569
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sunroof 0  
Navigation system 2,550  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Cargo net 59 90
Xenon HID headlights 875  
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sunroof 0  
Navigation system 2,168  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Cargo net 35 58
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Options (change) 6,334 1,760
Options (change) 5,183 1,431
Destination 715 850
Total Price $42,754 $36,405
Total Invoice $37,318 $33,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,014
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,806
Model Year20072016
ModelISForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$42,754$36,405
Adjustments for Features0-4,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,754$31,740
Total Invoice$37,318$33,850
Adjustments for Features0-4,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,318$29,512

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072016
ModelISForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$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 recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,380$8,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,338

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072016
ModelISForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in103.9 in
Length180.1 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.074.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested77536%

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