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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: $30,588

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $8,713

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,188

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $5,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelISISISLegacy
Trim250350F2.5i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $20,295
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $19,201
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850 2,850  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 3,990  
Rear spoiler 355 355   393
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Sunroof 0 0   995
Navigation system       1,650
Limited Package       4,600
Eyesight Driver Assist System       1,295
Illuminated door sill trim plates       319
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       186
Universal garage door opener       85
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280 2,280  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,302  
Rear spoiler 246 246   295
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Sunroof 0 0   829
Navigation system       1,376
Limited Package       4,223
Eyesight Driver Assist System       1,079
Illuminated door sill trim plates       239
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       121
Universal garage door opener       55
Options (change) 7,681 7,681 7,326 9,523
Options (change) 6,217 6,217 5,971 8,217
Destination 765 765 765 770
Total Price $39,301 $44,751 $64,091 $30,588
Total Invoice $34,133 $38,930 $56,016 $28,188

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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: $10,333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,438
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelISISISLegacy
Trim250350F2.5i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8173hp H4
TransmissionM6T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$39,301$44,751$64,091$30,588
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,350-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,301$43,801$60,741$28,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,440$0
Total Invoice$34,133$38,930$56,016$28,188
Adjustments for Features0-826-2,928-1,493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,133$38,104$53,088$26,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,971$18,955$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2008200820082013
ModelISISISLegacy
Trim250350F2.5i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Pedestrian detection   $50
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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $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
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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 
Total Value of Features$2,230$3,180$5,580$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,350$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-826-2,928-1,493

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082013
ModelISLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in108.3 in
Length180.1 in187.2 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height56.1 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,316 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
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested310079%
Total Not Requested82521%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

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