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Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,796 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $11,153 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,556 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $10,348 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $37,825 | $40,200 | $41,370 | $27,895 | $29,895 |
| Base Invoice | $35,178 | $37,386 | $38,474 | $26,094 | $27,992 |
| Navigation system | 1,735 | 1,735 | 1,735 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Rearview camera | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Cargo net | 65 | 65 | 65 | 48 | 48 |
| All-weather floor mats | 110 | 110 | 110 | 69 | 69 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | 500 | 363 | 363 |
| Rear spoiler | 389 | 389 | 389 | 368 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,604 | 1,604 | 1,604 | 888 | 888 |
| Rearview camera | 324 | 324 | 324 | ||
| Cargo net | 39 | 39 | 39 | 31 | 31 |
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 65 | 65 | 39 | 39 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 460 | 460 | 460 | 272 | 272 |
| Rear spoiler | 259 | 259 | 259 | 276 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,149 | 3,149 | 3,149 | 2,126 | 1,758 |
| Options (change) | 2,751 | 2,751 | 2,751 | 1,687 | 1,411 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 975 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | $41,949 | $44,324 | $45,494 | $30,796 | $32,428 |
| Total Invoice | $38,904 | $41,112 | $42,200 | $28,556 | $30,178 |
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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: $10,683 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,912 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T6 | T8 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 293, 8 | 293, 8 | 293, 8 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $41,949 | $44,324 | $45,494 | $30,796 | $32,428 |
| Adjustments for Features | -470 | -2,170 | -470 | 0 | -175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,479 | $42,154 | $45,024 | $30,796 | $32,253 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $675 | $3,545 | $0 | $1,457 |
| Total Invoice | $38,904 | $41,112 | $42,200 | $28,556 | $30,178 |
| Adjustments for Features | -436 | -2,013 | -436 | 0 | -163 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,468 | $39,099 | $41,764 | $28,556 | $30,015 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $631 | $3,296 | $0 | $1,459 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| 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 | $7,055 | $8,755 | $7,055 | $6,585 | $6,760 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $470 | $2,170 | $470 | $0 | $175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -436 | -2,013 | -436 | 0 | -163 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 184.3 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,584 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 44.8 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.4 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.2 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 525 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 525 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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