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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: $30,095

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Premium   
Difference: $15,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,280

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Premium   
Difference: $14,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelISImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
Trim350WRX PremiumWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,870 $28,095 $29,095
Base Invoice $38,009 $26,479 $27,405
AWD 2,235    
Navigation system 1,505 1,000 1,000
Rearview camera 350    
Universal garage door opener   85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165
AWD 2,078    
Navigation system 1,392 888 888
Rearview camera 324    
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107
Options (change) 4,090 1,250 1,250
Options (change) 3,794 1,051 1,051
Destination 950 750 750
Total Price $45,910 $30,095 $31,095
Total Invoice $42,753 $28,280 $29,206

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,685
Model Year201620122012
ModelISImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
Trim350WRX PremiumWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6265hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$45,910$30,095$31,095
Adjustments for Features-4,4850-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,425$30,095$29,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$42,753$28,280$29,206
Adjustments for Features-4,1770-1,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,576$28,280$27,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$389$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year201620122012
ModelISImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
Trim350WRX PremiumWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Hood scoop $100$100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
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 recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,730$2,245$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,485$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1770-1,315

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20162012
ModelISImpreza / WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.1 in
Length183.7 in180.3 in
Width71.3 in68.5 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft312.0 ft3

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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
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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