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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: $36,353

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,057

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,816

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelISForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $40,870 $33,795
Base Invoice $38,009 $31,569
Navigation system 1,505  
Rearview camera 350  
AWD 2,235  
Adaptive cruise control 500  
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation system 1,392  
Rearview camera 324  
AWD 2,078  
Adaptive cruise control 460  
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Options (change) 4,590 1,708
Options (change) 4,254 1,397
Destination 950 850
Total Price $46,410 $36,353
Total Invoice $43,213 $33,816

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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: $12,522
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,690
Model Year20162016
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)225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$46,410$36,353
Adjustments for Features0-2,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,410$33,888
Total Invoice$43,213$33,816
Adjustments for Features0-2,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,213$31,523

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
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
PIN Code Access $10
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 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $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$5,105$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,293

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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