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Lexus IS vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,095

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $23,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,680

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $21,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelISWRX
TrimFSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,300 $38,495
Base Invoice $57,009 $36,355
Navigation system 2,485  
Cargo net 64 55
Navigation Package   1,500
Universal garage door opener   85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
Navigation system 2,295  
Cargo net 39 36
Navigation Package   1,331
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
Options (change) 2,549 1,805
Options (change) 2,334 1,530
Destination 875 795
Total Price $64,724 $41,095
Total Invoice $60,218 $38,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,698
Model Year20122015
ModelISWRX
TrimFSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8305hp H4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$64,724$41,095
Adjustments for Features0-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,724$40,925
Total Invoice$60,218$38,680
Adjustments for Features0-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,218$38,520

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122015
ModelISWRX
TrimFSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,730$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-160

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122015
ModelISWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in104.3 in
Length180.1 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,386 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.0 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 information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

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