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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: $28,353

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $36,406

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,277

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $33,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelISForesterForester
TrimF2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,600 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $59,148 $24,930 $26,116
Cargo net 64 46 46
All-weather floor mats 109 55 55
Rear bumper protector 76 72 72
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Rear spoiler   353 353
Satellite radio   445 445
Universal garage door opener     87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo net 39 30 30
All-weather floor mats 65 33 33
Rear bumper protector 53 47 47
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Rear spoiler   230 230
Satellite radio   334 334
Universal garage door opener     56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 249 1,013 1,241
Options (change) 157 702 849
Destination 910 645 645
Total Price $64,759 $28,353 $29,781
Total Invoice $60,215 $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: $33,886
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,593
Model Year201420082008
ModelISForesterForester
TrimF2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine416hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8A4M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$64,759$28,353$29,781
Adjustments for Features-3,160-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,599$27,713$29,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,068
Total Invoice$60,215$26,277$27,610
Adjustments for Features-2,938-5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,277$25,684$27,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,926

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420082008
ModelISForesterForester
TrimF2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300  
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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$8,580$6,060$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,160$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,938-5930

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
ModelISForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in99.4 in
Length183.7 in176.6 in
Width71.3 in68.3 in
Height56.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.857.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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