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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: $29,991

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $10,244

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,604

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $9,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420102010
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim250350F2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,100 $39,615 $63,600 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $33,573 $36,841 $59,148 $24,355 $26,707
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,225 3,225 3,410    
Cargo net     64 46 46
All-weather floor mats     109 69 69
Rear bumper protector     76 78 78
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Universal garage door opener       82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
iPod integration       223 223
Rear spoiler       367  
Satellite radio       453 453
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,975 2,975 3,145    
Cargo net     39 30 30
All-weather floor mats     65 39 39
Rear bumper protector     53 51 51
Navigation system       1,501 1,501
Universal garage door opener       54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
iPod integration       145 145
Rear spoiler       275  
Satellite radio       340 340
Options (change) 3,225 3,225 3,659 3,301 2,934
Options (change) 2,975 2,975 3,302 2,554 2,279
Destination 910 910 910 695 695
Total Price $40,235 $43,750 $68,169 $29,991 $32,124
Total Invoice $37,458 $40,726 $63,360 $27,604 $29,681

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,804
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,369
Model Year20142014201420102010
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim250350F2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T8T8T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15300, 14140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$40,235$43,750$68,169$29,991$32,124
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,430-560-795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,235$43,550$65,739$29,431$31,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$25,504$0$1,898
Total Invoice$37,458$40,726$63,360$27,604$29,681
Adjustments for Features0-186-2,259-515-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,458$40,540$61,101$27,089$28,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,082$23,643$0$1,857

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014201420102010
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim250350F2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
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  
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Cargo tray   $40 
Rear seat pass-through  $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  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
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$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75$75$75
Aluminum trim  $100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
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  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,355$6,555$8,785$6,915$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,430$560$795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-2,259-515-735

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142010
ModelISForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.0 in
Length183.7 in179.5 in
Width71.3 in70.1 in
Height56.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.868.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested77548%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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