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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: $36,528

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,052

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,947

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelISForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $40,065 $32,995
Base Invoice $37,261 $30,836
Navigation system 1,855  
AWD 2,235  
Adaptive cruise control 500  
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Navigation system 1,716  
AWD 2,078  
Adaptive cruise control 460  
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Options (change) 4,590 2,708
Options (change) 4,254 2,286
Destination 925 825
Total Price $45,580 $36,528
Total Invoice $42,440 $33,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,257
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,542
Model Year20152014
ModelISForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$45,580$36,528
Adjustments for Features0-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,580$34,323
Total Invoice$42,440$33,947
Adjustments for Features0-2,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,440$31,898

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152014
ModelISForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,305$7,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,049

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152014
ModelISForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.9 in
Length183.7 in180.9 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.874.7 ft3

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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 reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

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