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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: $32,644

Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited   
Difference: $3,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,306

Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited   
Difference: $1,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelISISISLegacyLegacy
Trim250350F3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $31,295 $33,995
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $29,167 $31,534
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,570    
X-Package 1,491 1,491      
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 55 55
Rear spoiler 389 389   389 389
Sunroof 0 0      
Universal garage door opener       77 77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,166    
X-Package 1,193 1,193      
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 33 33
Rear spoiler 268 268   292 292
Sunroof 0 0      
Universal garage door opener       50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
Options (change) 4,539 4,539 2,679 704 704
Options (change) 3,676 3,676 2,231 494 494
Destination 825 825 825 645 645
Total Price $36,519 $41,969 $60,114 $32,644 $35,344
Total Invoice $32,228 $37,079 $53,438 $30,306 $32,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,704
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelISISISLegacyLegacy
Trim250350F3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8245hp H6243hp H4
TransmissionM6T6T8T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,519$41,969$60,114$32,644$35,344
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,075-1,920-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,519$41,019$57,039$30,724$33,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,520$0$3,275
Total Invoice$32,228$37,079$53,438$30,306$32,673
Adjustments for Features0-839-2,734-1,782-1,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,228$36,240$50,704$28,524$31,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,012$18,476$0$2,906

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelISISISLegacyLegacy
Trim250350F3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$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
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Hood scoop    $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Surround sound   $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
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  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,780$3,730$5,855$4,700$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,075$1,920$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-839-2,734-1,782-1,243

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092008
ModelISLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in105.1 in
Length180.1 in186.2 in
Width70.9 in68.1 in
Height56.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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