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Lexus IS vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,500

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $20,868

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,216

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $16,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelISImpreza / WRX
TrimFWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,610 $37,445
Base Invoice $50,382 $35,379
Navigation system 2,570 1,000
iPod integration 299  
Cargo net 64 55
Universal garage door opener   85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
Navigation system 2,166 888
iPod integration 239  
Cargo net 39 36
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
Options (change) 2,933 1,305
Options (change) 2,444 1,087
Destination 825 750
Total Price $60,368 $39,500
Total Invoice $53,651 $37,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,233
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,982
Model Year20092012
ModelISImpreza / WRX
TrimFWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8305hp H4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$60,368$39,500
Adjustments for Features-1,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,733$39,500
Total Invoice$53,651$37,216
Adjustments for Features-1,4530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,198$37,216

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20092012
ModelISImpreza / WRX
TrimFWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,430$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4530

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20092012
ModelISImpreza / WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in104.1 in
Length180.1 in180.3 in
Width70.9 in68.5 in
Height56.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,384 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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