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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: $34,559 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $8,129 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,996 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $5,385 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $31,155 | $36,605 | $56,610 | $31,295 | $34,295 |
| Base Invoice | $27,727 | $32,578 | $50,382 | $29,243 | $32,028 |
| Navigation system | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,570 | ||
| Luxury Plus Package | 2,380 | 2,380 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 2,850 | 2,850 | 2,850 | ||
| X-Package | 1,491 | 1,491 | |||
| iPod integration | 299 | 299 | 299 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 109 | 109 | 109 | 72 | 72 |
| Cargo net | 64 | 64 | 64 | 90 | 90 |
| Rear bumper protector | 76 | 76 | 76 | 95 | 95 |
| Rear spoiler | 389 | 389 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | |||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,595 | 1,595 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | 38 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,166 | ||
| Luxury Plus Package | 2,142 | 2,142 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 2,280 | 2,280 | 2,280 | ||
| X-Package | 1,193 | 1,193 | |||
| iPod integration | 239 | 239 | 239 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 65 | 65 | 46 | 46 |
| Cargo net | 39 | 39 | 39 | 58 | 58 |
| Rear bumper protector | 53 | 53 | 53 | 61 | 61 |
| Rear spoiler | 268 | 268 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | |||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,366 | 1,366 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | 24 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | |||
| Options (change) | 10,708 | 10,708 | 6,468 | 2,389 | 2,389 |
| Options (change) | 8,829 | 8,829 | 5,242 | 1,878 | 1,878 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $42,688 | $48,138 | $63,903 | $34,559 | $37,559 |
| Total Invoice | $37,381 | $42,232 | $56,449 | $31,996 | $34,781 |
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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: $12,899 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,801 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 416hp V8 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T8 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| 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 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-19 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $42,688 | $48,138 | $63,903 | $34,559 | $37,559 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -950 | -675 | -4,770 | -5,070 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,688 | $47,188 | $63,228 | $29,789 | $32,489 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,500 | $20,540 | $0 | $2,700 |
| Total Invoice | $37,381 | $42,232 | $56,449 | $31,996 | $34,781 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -833 | -596 | -4,416 | -4,695 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,381 | $41,399 | $55,853 | $27,580 | $30,086 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,018 | $18,472 | $0 | $2,506 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT 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 | ||||
| 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 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 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | $5,080 | $6,030 | $5,755 | $9,850 | $10,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $950 | $675 | $4,770 | $5,070 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -833 | -596 | -4,416 | -4,695 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,456 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.9 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.7 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 30.6 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 74.7 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% |
| Luxury Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 54% |
| X-Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 73% |
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% |
| Luxury Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 54% |
| X-Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 73% |
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 2.5i Touring
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 14% |
| 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 and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 14% |
| 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 and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 100 | No |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 42% |
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