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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: $30,874

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $8,274

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,607

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $7,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim250350F2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $26,094 $27,992
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485 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  
Xenon HID headlights 875        
Universal garage door opener       93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185
Navigation system 2,277 2,277 2,295 888 888
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 460 460 460 272 272
Rear spoiler 268 268   276  
Xenon HID headlights 807        
Universal garage door opener       61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120
Options (change) 4,478 3,603 3,234 2,204 1,836
Options (change) 3,969 3,162 2,912 1,738 1,462
Destination 875 875 875 775 775
Total Price $39,148 $44,698 $65,409 $30,874 $32,506
Total Invoice $36,274 $41,440 $60,796 $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: $10,104
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,363
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim250350F2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$39,148$44,698$65,409$30,874$32,506
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,550-1,830-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,148$43,698$62,859$29,044$30,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$23,711$0$1,457
Total Invoice$36,274$41,440$60,796$28,607$30,229
Adjustments for Features0-927-2,370-1,696-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,274$40,513$58,426$26,911$28,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,239$22,152$0$1,453

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim250350F2.5 X Touring2.5 XT 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  
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
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
Headlight washers $50   
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  
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$4,030$5,030$6,580$5,860$6,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,550$1,830$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-927-2,370-1,696-1,865

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
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
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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