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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: $33,979

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $32,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,453

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $30,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320142014
ModelISForesterForester
TrimF2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,750 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $57,430 $28,051 $30,836
Navigation system 2,490    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
All-weather floor mats 109 72 72
Cargo net 64 87 87
Rear bumper protector 76 92 92
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200 200
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400 2,400
Door sill trim plates   36 36
Universal garage door opener   74 74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198 198
Navigation system 2,300    
Adaptive cruise control 1,380    
All-weather floor mats 65 46 46
Cargo net 39 56 56
Rear bumper protector 53 59 59
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130 130
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087 2,087
Door sill trim plates   23 23
Universal garage door opener   48 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128 128
Options (change) 4,239 3,159 3,159
Options (change) 3,837 2,577 2,577
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $66,884 $33,979 $36,979
Total Invoice $62,162 $31,453 $34,238

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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: $34,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,241
Model Year201320142014
ModelISForesterForester
TrimF2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine416hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$66,884$33,979$36,979
Adjustments for Features0-1,655-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,884$32,324$35,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$62,162$31,453$34,238
Adjustments for Features0-1,532-1,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,162$29,921$32,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320142014
ModelISForesterForester
TrimF2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,505$7,160$7,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,655$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,532-1,718

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132014
ModelISForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in103.9 in
Length180.1 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.074.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

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