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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: $29,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $11,039

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,330

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $10,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelISISForesterForester
Trim2503502.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $24,330 $26,409
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995 2,995    
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
iPod integration     223 223
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764 2,764    
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
iPod integration     145 145
Satellite radio     340 340
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Options (change) 2,995 2,995 2,741 2,741
Options (change) 2,764 2,764 2,305 2,308
Destination 925 925 695 695
Total Price $40,470 $43,985 $29,431 $31,631
Total Invoice $37,683 $40,950 $27,330 $29,412

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,394
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,683
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelISISForesterForester
Trim2503502.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T8T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$40,470$43,985$29,431$31,631
Adjustments for Features0-200-355-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,470$43,785$29,076$30,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0$1,765
Total Invoice$37,683$40,950$27,330$29,412
Adjustments for Features0-186-330-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,683$40,764$27,000$28,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0$1,677

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201520092009
ModelISISForesterForester
Trim2503502.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,705$5,905$6,060$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$355$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-330-735

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152009
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
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
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
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
App support0No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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