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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 Limited   
Difference: $15,874

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $14,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620102010
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim200t3003502.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,325 $39,700 $40,870 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $34,713 $36,921 $38,009 $24,355 $26,707
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645 2,645 2,645    
Luxury Package 4,385        
F Sport Package   3,145 3,155    
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Universal garage door opener       82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
iPod integration       223 223
Satellite radio       453 453
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441 2,441 2,441    
Luxury Package 4,035        
F Sport Package   2,893 2,905    
Navigation system       1,501 1,501
Universal garage door opener       54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
iPod integration       145 145
Satellite radio       340 340
Options (change) 7,030 5,790 5,800 2,741 2,741
Options (change) 6,476 5,334 5,346 2,159 2,159
Destination 950 950 950 695 695
Total Price $45,305 $46,440 $47,620 $29,431 $31,931
Total Invoice $42,139 $43,205 $44,305 $27,209 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,554
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,842
Model Year20162016201620102010
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim200t3003502.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T6T8T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15835, 15140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$45,305$46,440$47,620$29,431$31,931
Adjustments for Features-3,320-2,445-1,4450-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,985$43,995$46,175$29,431$31,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$4,190$0$2,065
Total Invoice$42,139$43,205$44,305$27,209$29,561
Adjustments for Features-3,088-2,275-1,3440-403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,051$40,930$42,961$27,209$29,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,879$3,910$0$1,949

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016201620102010
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim200t3003502.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0   
Heated steering wheel$100    
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40 
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$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  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$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
Fog lights$125  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Leather seating surfaces$900  $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals $75$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,380$8,505$7,505$6,060$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,320$2,445$1,445$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,088-2,275-1,3440-403

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162010
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 Weight3,584 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 200t

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested110029%
Total Not Requested267571%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested754%
Total Not Requested200096%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested27510%
Total Not Requested250090%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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