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Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,874 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $5,968 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,607 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $3,859 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $31,155 | $36,605 | $56,610 | $27,895 | $29,895 |
| Base Invoice | $27,727 | $32,578 | $50,382 | $26,094 | $27,992 |
| Navigation system | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,570 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Cargo net | 64 | 64 | 64 | 48 | 48 |
| All-weather floor mats | 109 | 109 | 109 | 69 | 69 |
| Rear bumper protector | 76 | 76 | 76 | 78 | 78 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | 500 | 363 | 363 |
| Rear spoiler | 389 | 389 | 368 | ||
| iPod integration | 299 | 299 | 299 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 875 | 875 | |||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,166 | 888 | 888 |
| Cargo net | 39 | 39 | 39 | 31 | 31 |
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 65 | 65 | 39 | 39 |
| Rear bumper protector | 53 | 53 | 53 | 51 | 51 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | 400 | 272 | 272 |
| Rear spoiler | 268 | 268 | 276 | ||
| iPod integration | 239 | 239 | 239 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 700 | 700 | |||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,862 | 4,862 | 3,618 | 2,204 | 1,836 |
| Options (change) | 3,914 | 3,914 | 2,962 | 1,738 | 1,462 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | $36,842 | $42,292 | $61,053 | $30,874 | $32,506 |
| Total Invoice | $32,466 | $37,317 | $54,169 | $28,607 | $30,229 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,248 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,972 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 416hp V8 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T8 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 194, 12 | 194, 12 | 194, 12 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-19 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $36,842 | $42,292 | $61,053 | $30,874 | $32,506 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -950 | -2,700 | -2,280 | -2,455 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,842 | $41,342 | $58,353 | $28,594 | $30,051 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,500 | $21,511 | $0 | $1,457 |
| Total Invoice | $32,466 | $37,317 | $54,169 | $28,607 | $30,229 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -838 | -2,396 | -2,113 | -2,283 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,466 | $36,479 | $51,773 | $26,494 | $27,946 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,013 | $19,307 | $0 | $1,452 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| 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 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $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 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,805 | $4,755 | $6,505 | $6,085 | $6,260 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $950 | $2,700 | $2,280 | $2,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -838 | -2,396 | -2,113 | -2,283 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,456 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.9 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.7 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 30.6 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS F
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 24% |
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