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Subaru BRZ vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru BRZ vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,659

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $15,746

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,084

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $14,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelBRZBRZISIS
TrimLimitedtS250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,445 $33,495 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $26,995 $31,690 $38,308 $43,374
Universal garage door opener 110 110    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 244 244    
Navigation system     2,465 2,465
Xenon HID headlights     875 875
Universal garage door opener 72 72    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 157 157    
Navigation system     2,277 2,277
Xenon HID headlights     807 807
Options (change) 354 354 3,340 3,340
Options (change) 229 229 3,084 3,084
Destination 860 860 875 875
Total Price $29,659 $34,709 $45,405 $50,855
Total Invoice $28,084 $32,779 $42,267 $47,333

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,191
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,150
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelBRZBRZISIS
TrimLimitedtS250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine205hp H4205hp H4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,659$34,709$45,405$50,855
Adjustments for Features0-175-7,555-8,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,659$34,534$37,850$42,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,875$0$4,400
Total Invoice$28,084$32,779$42,267$47,333
Adjustments for Features0-165-7,033-8,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,084$32,614$35,234$39,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,530$0$4,090

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelBRZBRZISIS
TrimLimitedtS250C350C
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400  
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Performance meter$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Interior trim, special color $0  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,225$3,400$10,780$11,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$7,555$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-7,033-8,009

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182012
ModelBRZIS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.2 in107.5 in
Length166.7 in182.5 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height50.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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