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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: $28,103

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,003

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim250350F2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $25,001 $26,005
Cargo net 59 59 59 46 46
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 55 55
Rear spoiler 355 355   353 353
Sunroof 0 0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Universal garage door opener       87 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Cargo net 35 35 35 30 30
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 33 33
Rear spoiler 246 246   230 230
Sunroof 0 0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Universal garage door opener       56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Options (change) 513 513 158 583 724
Options (change) 340 340 94 377 468
Destination 765 765 765 625 625
Total Price $32,133 $37,583 $56,923 $28,103 $29,244
Total Invoice $28,256 $33,053 $50,139 $26,003 $27,098

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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 Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,701
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim250350F2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM6T6T8A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$32,133$37,583$56,923$28,103$29,244
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,275-1,565-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,133$36,633$53,648$26,538$28,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,515$0$2,041
Total Invoice$28,256$33,053$50,139$26,003$27,098
Adjustments for Features0-835-2,885-1,448-616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,256$32,218$47,254$24,555$26,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,962$18,998$0$1,927

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim250350F2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,455$5,405$7,730$6,020$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,275$1,565$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-835-2,885-1,448-616

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
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 Weight3,456 lb.3,166 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

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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