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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: $29,768

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $7,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,580

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $5,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020092009
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim250350F2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,145 $37,595 $58,460 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $28,929 $33,833 $52,612 $24,330 $26,409
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905 3,925    
Cargo net 64 64 64 46 46
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 69 69
Rear bumper protector 76 76 76 78 78
Rear spoiler 389 389   367  
Universal garage door opener       82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
Satellite radio       453 453
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,237 3,237 3,253    
Cargo net 39 39 39 30 30
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 39 39
Rear bumper protector 53 53 53 51 51
Rear spoiler 268 268   275  
Universal garage door opener       54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
Satellite radio       340 340
Navigation system       1,647 1,650
Options (change) 4,543 4,543 4,174 3,078 2,711
Options (change) 3,662 3,662 3,410 2,555 2,283
Destination 875 875 825 695 695
Total Price $37,563 $43,013 $63,459 $29,768 $31,601
Total Invoice $33,466 $38,370 $56,847 $27,580 $29,387

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,141
Model Year20102010201020092009
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim250350F2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T6T8T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,563$43,013$63,459$29,768$31,601
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,350-1,355-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,563$42,063$60,109$28,413$30,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$22,546$0$1,598
Total Invoice$33,466$38,370$56,847$27,580$29,387
Adjustments for Features0-847-3,001-1,255-1,479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,466$37,523$53,846$26,325$27,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,057$20,380$0$1,583

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102010201020092009
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim250350F2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 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 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 steering wheel, manual   $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $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  
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
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$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
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 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 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$4,205$5,155$7,555$5,560$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,350$1,355$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-847-3,001-1,255-1,479

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
ModelISForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in103.0 in
Length180.1 in179.5 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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