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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: $32,778

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $34,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,396

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $31,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelISLegacyLegacy
TrimF2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,300 $29,095 $31,945
Base Invoice $57,009 $27,317 $29,897
Navigation system 2,485    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Cargo net 64 90 90
All-weather floor mats 109 101 101
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
EyeSight and Navigation Package   2,095 1,595
Metal pedals   172 172
Rear spoiler   365 365
Navigation system 2,295    
Adaptive cruise control 1,380    
Cargo net 39 58 58
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,747 1,331
Metal pedals   112 112
Rear spoiler   237 237
Options (change) 4,658 2,823 2,323
Options (change) 4,239 2,219 1,803
Destination 875 860 860
Total Price $66,833 $32,778 $35,128
Total Invoice $62,123 $30,396 $32,560

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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: $36,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,934
Model Year201220182018
ModelISLegacyLegacy
TrimF2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$66,833$32,778$35,128
Adjustments for Features0-2,380-2,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,833$30,398$32,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,350
Total Invoice$62,123$30,396$32,560
Adjustments for Features0-2,207-2,206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,123$28,189$30,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,165

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201220182018
ModelISLegacyLegacy
TrimF2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
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  
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,055$7,435$7,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,380$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,207-2,206

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122018
ModelISLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in108.3 in
Length180.1 in189.1 in
Width70.9 in72.4 in
Height56.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,515 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 F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system550Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested215054%
Total Not Requested180046%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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