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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: $36,315

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,844

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,721

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelISForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,370 $33,095
Base Invoice $38,474 $30,927
AWD 2,165  
Navigation system 1,735  
Rearview camera 350  
Rear spoiler 389  
All-weather floor mats 110 72
Cargo net 65 90
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
AWD 2,014  
Navigation system 1,604  
Rearview camera 324  
Rear spoiler 259  
All-weather floor mats 65 46
Cargo net 39 58
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Options (change) 4,814 2,370
Options (change) 4,305 1,944
Destination 975 850
Total Price $47,159 $36,315
Total Invoice $43,754 $33,721

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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: $11,949
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,059
Model Year20172015
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$47,159$36,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,159$35,210
Total Invoice$43,754$33,721
Adjustments for Features0-1,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,754$32,695

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172015
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
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 prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning $25
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$6,455$7,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,026

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172015
ModelISForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.9 in
Length184.3 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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
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?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%

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