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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: $34,900

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,577

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,380

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $5,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim250350F2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $30,887 $33,675
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850 2,850    
X-Package 1,394 1,394      
Cargo net 59 59 59 68 68
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 81 81
Rear bumper protector 69 69 69 98 98
Rear spoiler 355 355      
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Sunroof 0 0      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245 245
Door sill trim plates       53 53
Universal garage door opener       120 120
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280 2,280    
X-Package 1,135 1,135      
Cargo net 35 35 35 44 44
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 52 52
Rear bumper protector 49 49 49 63 63
Rear spoiler 246 246      
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400    
Sunroof 0 0      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149 149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158 158
Door sill trim plates       34 34
Universal garage door opener       78 78
Options (change) 11,857 11,857 6,613 895 895
Options (change) 9,539 9,539 5,362 578 578
Destination 765 765 765 915 915
Total Price $43,477 $48,927 $63,378 $34,900 $37,900
Total Invoice $37,455 $42,252 $55,407 $32,380 $35,168

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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: $13,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,501
Model Year20082008200820182018
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$43,477$48,927$63,378$34,900$37,900
Adjustments for Features0-950-675-4,770-5,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,477$47,977$62,703$30,130$32,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$19,226$0$2,700
Total Invoice$37,455$42,252$55,407$32,380$35,168
Adjustments for Features0-820-590-4,426-4,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,455$41,432$54,817$27,954$30,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,977$17,362$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820182018
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 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Terrain selector   $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
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$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $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
Siri Eyes Free support   $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 headlights   $200$200
Compass   $0$0
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$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  
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,980$5,930$5,655$9,750$10,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$675$4,770$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-820-590-4,426-4,705

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
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.3,323 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
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%

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%

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