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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: $33,834

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $6,523

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,342

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $3,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim250350F2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $28,785 $31,569
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850 2,850    
X-Package 1,394 1,394      
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 72 72
Cargo net 59 59 59 90 90
Rear bumper protector 69 69 69 95 95
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Rear spoiler 355 355      
Xenon HID headlights 875 875      
Sunroof 0 0      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       224 224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package       1,395 1,395
Door sill trim plates       38 38
Universal garage door opener       76 76
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280 2,280    
X-Package 1,135 1,135      
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 46 46
Cargo net 35 35 35 58 58
Rear bumper protector 49 49 49 61 61
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Rear spoiler 246 246      
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Sunroof 0 0      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       145 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package       1,195 1,195
Door sill trim plates       24 24
Universal garage door opener       49 49
Options (change) 8,737 8,737 6,113 2,189 2,189
Options (change) 7,043 7,043 4,962 1,707 1,707
Destination 765 765 765 850 850
Total Price $40,357 $45,807 $62,878 $33,834 $36,834
Total Invoice $34,959 $39,756 $55,007 $31,342 $34,126

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,288
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,031
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim250350F2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6T6T8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,357$45,807$62,878$33,834$36,834
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,425-4,765-4,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,357$44,857$60,453$29,069$31,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,096$0$2,800
Total Invoice$34,959$39,756$55,007$31,342$34,126
Adjustments for Features0-825-2,121-4,414-4,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,959$38,931$52,886$26,928$29,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,972$17,927$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim250350F2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
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  
CVT   $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Terrain selector   $200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
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
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
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 fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,380$4,330$5,805$8,145$8,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,425$4,765$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-825-2,121-4,414-4,600

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,456 lb.3,297 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 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%

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%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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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