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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: $30,311

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,319

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,210

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $9,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim200t3003502.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,325 $39,700 $40,870 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $34,713 $36,921 $38,009 $26,094 $27,992
Navigation system 1,505 1,505 1,505 1,000 1,000
Rearview camera 350 350 350    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 363 363
Universal garage door opener       93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185
Navigation system 1,392 1,392 1,392 888 888
Rearview camera 324 324 324    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 272 272
Universal garage door opener       61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120
Options (change) 2,355 2,355 2,355 1,641 1,641
Options (change) 2,176 2,176 2,176 1,341 1,341
Destination 950 950 950 775 775
Total Price $40,630 $43,005 $44,175 $30,311 $32,311
Total Invoice $37,839 $40,047 $41,135 $28,210 $30,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,599
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,820
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim200t3003502.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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)293, 8293, 8293, 8?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$40,630$43,005$44,175$30,311$32,311
Adjustments for Features0-1,7000-1,280-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,630$41,305$44,175$29,031$30,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$0$1,625
Total Invoice$37,839$40,047$41,135$28,210$30,108
Adjustments for Features0-1,5830-1,191-1,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,839$38,464$41,135$27,019$28,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$3,296$0$1,547

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelISISISForesterForester
Trim200t3003502.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
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  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
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  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Heated front seats $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Metal pedals    $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 release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,655$6,355$4,655$5,935$6,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$0$1,280$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,5830-1,191-1,542

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162012
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
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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