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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: $31,394

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $8,201

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,119

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $7,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420132013
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim250350F2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,100 $39,615 $63,600 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $33,573 $36,841 $59,148 $26,586 $28,084
Navigation system 2,085 2,085 2,490 1,000 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 363 363
Cargo net     64 48 48
All-weather floor mats     109 69 69
Rear bumper protector     76 78 78
Universal garage door opener       93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185
Rear spoiler       368  
Navigation system 1,927 1,927 2,300 888 888
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 272 272
Cargo net     39 31 31
All-weather floor mats     65 39 39
Rear bumper protector     53 51 51
Universal garage door opener       61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120
Rear spoiler       276  
Options (change) 2,585 2,585 3,239 2,204 1,836
Options (change) 2,387 2,387 2,917 1,738 1,462
Destination 910 910 910 795 795
Total Price $39,595 $43,110 $67,749 $31,394 $32,626
Total Invoice $36,870 $40,138 $62,975 $29,119 $30,341

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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: $9,786
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,221
Model Year20142014201420132013
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim250350F2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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)?, 8?, 8194, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$39,595$43,110$67,749$31,394$32,626
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,430-1,585-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,595$42,910$65,319$29,809$30,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$25,724$0$1,057
Total Invoice$36,870$40,138$62,975$29,119$30,341
Adjustments for Features0-186-2,259-1,470-1,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,870$39,952$60,716$27,649$28,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,082$23,846$0$1,055

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014201420132013
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim250350F2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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/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  
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Cargo tray   $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $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  
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  
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
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  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
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 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  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
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$5,455$5,655$7,885$7,040$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,430$1,585$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-2,259-1,470-1,637

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142013
ModelISForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.0 in
Length183.7 in169.5 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
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%

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 reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested95093%
Total Not Requested757%

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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