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Lexus IS vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,323

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $7,128

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,106

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $4,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201220122012
ModelISISISLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim250350F2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 3,990      
Rear spoiler 355 355   393 393 393
Satellite radio 486 486 486      
Sunroof 0 0   995 995  
Navigation system       2,000 2,000 2,000
Limited Package       4,600 3,500  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       319 319 319
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       186 186 186
Universal garage door opener       85 85 85
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,302      
Rear spoiler 246 246   295 295 295
Satellite radio 389 389 389      
Sunroof 0 0   829 829  
Navigation system       1,668 1,668 1,668
Limited Package       4,223 3,288  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       239 239 239
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       121 121 121
Universal garage door opener       55 55 55
Options (change) 4,831 4,831 4,476 8,578 7,478 2,983
Options (change) 3,937 3,937 3,691 7,430 6,495 2,378
Destination 765 765 765 750 750 750
Total Price $36,451 $41,901 $61,241 $29,323 $33,323 $35,328
Total Invoice $31,853 $36,650 $53,736 $27,106 $30,778 $32,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,482
Model Year200820082008201220122012
ModelISISISLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim250350F2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionM6T6T8M6T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,451$41,901$61,241$29,323$33,323$35,328
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,350-795-1,745-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,451$40,951$57,891$28,528$31,578$34,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,440$0$3,050$5,905
Total Invoice$31,853$36,650$53,736$27,106$30,778$32,570
Adjustments for Features0-831-2,939-735-1,612-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,853$35,819$50,797$26,371$29,166$31,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,966$18,944$0$2,795$5,374

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200820082008201220122012
ModelISISISLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim250350F2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Second-row low console  $100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Hood scoop     $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
Surround sound$250$250$250   
USB port   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75   
Compass   $0$0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150   
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Memory system, driver seat  $200   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150   
Metal pedals  $75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$2,330$3,280$5,680$3,125$4,075$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,350$795$1,745$895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-831-2,939-735-1,612-825

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082012
ModelISLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in108.3 in
Length180.1 in186.4 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height56.1 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested310078%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested272585%
Total Not Requested47515%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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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