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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: $30,247

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,123

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $5,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelISISISLegacyLegacy
Trim250350F2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $26,845 $29,945
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $25,214 $28,061
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Cargo net 59 59 59 70 70
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 72 72
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Sunroof 0 0      
Xenon HID headlights 875 875      
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation       2,295 2,295
Metal pedals       170 170
Eyesight Driver Assist System         795
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280 2,280    
Cargo net 35 35 35 45 45
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 46 46
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Sunroof 0 0      
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation       1,913 1,913
Metal pedals       110 110
Eyesight Driver Assist System         663
Options (change) 6,919 6,919 6,044 2,607 3,402
Options (change) 5,613 5,613 4,913 2,114 2,777
Destination 765 765 765 795 795
Total Price $38,539 $43,989 $62,809 $30,247 $34,142
Total Invoice $33,529 $38,326 $54,958 $28,123 $31,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,697
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,642
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelISISISLegacyLegacy
Trim250350F2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6T6T8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$38,539$43,989$62,809$30,247$34,142
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,900-2,405-4,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,539$43,039$59,909$27,842$29,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,370$0$1,545
Total Invoice$33,529$38,326$54,958$28,123$31,633
Adjustments for Features0-828-2,538-2,236-4,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,529$37,498$52,420$25,887$27,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,969$18,891$0$1,340

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelISISISLegacyLegacy
Trim250350F2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control   $150 
Lead vehicle start alert    $25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane sway warning    $25
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 $0
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
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$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit  $0$0$0
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Compass   $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$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$100
Total Value of Features$3,180$4,130$6,080$5,585$7,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,900$2,405$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-828-2,538-2,236-4,406

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082016
ModelISLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in108.3 in
Length180.1 in188.8 in
Width70.9 in72.4 in
Height56.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,469 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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