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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: $29,590

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,533

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelISForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $40,870 $27,895
Base Invoice $38,009 $26,005
AWD 2,235  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
4-speed automatic   800
AWD 2,078  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 2,235 1,070
Options (change) 2,078 903
Destination 950 625
Total Price $44,055 $29,590
Total Invoice $41,037 $27,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,422
Model Year20162006
ModelISForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$44,055$29,590
Adjustments for Features-2,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,820$29,590
Total Invoice$41,037$27,533
Adjustments for Features-2,0820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,955$27,533

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162006
ModelISForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,630$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0820

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162006
ModelISForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in99.4 in
Length183.7 in176.6 in
Width71.3 in68.3 in
Height56.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		10.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.857.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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