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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: $42,261

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $22,572

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,774

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $20,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelISWRX
TrimFSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,300 $40,895
Base Invoice $57,009 $38,587
Navigation system 2,485  
Cargo net 64 81
All-weather floor mats 109 81
Universal garage door opener   111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233
Navigation system 2,295  
Cargo net 39 52
All-weather floor mats 65 52
Universal garage door opener   72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151
Options (change) 2,658 506
Options (change) 2,399 327
Destination 875 860
Total Price $64,833 $42,261
Total Invoice $60,283 $39,774

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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: $22,552
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,490
Model Year20122018
ModelISWRX
TrimFSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8305hp H4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$64,833$42,261
Adjustments for Features-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,813$42,261
Total Invoice$60,283$39,774
Adjustments for Features-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,264$39,774

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122018
ModelISWRX
TrimFSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,330$5,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$20$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-190

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122018
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 information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

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

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