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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: $28,353 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $6,455 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,277 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $4,989 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $33,295 | $39,720 | $60,660 | $26,695 | $27,895 |
| Base Invoice | $29,966 | $35,748 | $54,594 | $24,930 | $26,116 |
| Cargo net | 64 | 64 | 64 | 46 | 46 |
| All-weather floor mats | 109 | 109 | 109 | 55 | 55 |
| Rear bumper protector | 76 | 76 | 76 | 72 | 72 |
| Rear spoiler | 389 | 389 | 353 | 353 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||||
| Cargo net | 39 | 39 | 39 | 30 | 30 |
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 65 | 65 | 33 | 33 |
| Rear bumper protector | 53 | 53 | 53 | 47 | 47 |
| Rear spoiler | 268 | 268 | 230 | 230 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||||
| Options (change) | 638 | 638 | 249 | 1,013 | 1,241 |
| Options (change) | 425 | 425 | 157 | 702 | 849 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 645 | 645 |
| Total Price | $34,808 | $41,233 | $61,784 | $28,353 | $29,781 |
| Total Invoice | $31,266 | $37,048 | $55,626 | $26,277 | $27,610 |
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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 Edition | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,160 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,642 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 416hp V8 | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T8 | A4 | M5 |
| 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 | 120, 7 | 155, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-19 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $34,808 | $41,233 | $61,784 | $28,353 | $29,781 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,650 | -3,200 | -705 | -65 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,808 | $39,583 | $58,584 | $27,648 | $29,716 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,775 | $23,776 | $0 | $2,068 |
| Total Invoice | $31,266 | $37,048 | $55,626 | $26,277 | $27,610 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,483 | -2,881 | -653 | -60 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,266 | $35,565 | $52,745 | $25,624 | $27,550 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,299 | $21,479 | $0 | $1,926 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| 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 automatic | $800 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 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 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,355 | $7,005 | $8,555 | $6,060 | $5,420 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,650 | $3,200 | $705 | $65 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,483 | -2,881 | -653 | -60 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | IS | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 99.4 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 65.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,456 lb. | 3,166 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.9 in | 43.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.7 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 30.6 in | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 57.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
| 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% |
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