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

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Lexus IS vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,632

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $24,092

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,113

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $22,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelISImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimFWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,300 $37,345
Base Invoice $57,009 $35,285
Navigation system 2,485 1,800
Cargo net 64 55
Universal garage door opener   85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   195
Satellite radio   427
Navigation system 2,295 1,565
Cargo net 39 36
Universal garage door opener   55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   127
Satellite radio   320
Options (change) 2,549 2,562
Options (change) 2,334 2,103
Destination 875 725
Total Price $64,724 $40,632
Total Invoice $60,218 $38,113

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,057
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,212
Model Year20122011
ModelISImpreza / WRX / STI
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, 12100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$64,724$40,632
Adjustments for Features-2,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,689$40,632
Total Invoice$60,218$38,113
Adjustments for Features-1,8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,325$38,113

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20122011
ModelISImpreza / WRX / STI
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 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
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$6,530$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8930

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20122011
ModelISImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in103.1 in
Length180.1 in180.3 in
Width70.9 in68.5 in
Height56.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,384 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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