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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,836

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,643

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,835

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062007
ModelForesterIS
Trim2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $35,705
Base Invoice $26,005 $31,420
Universal garage door opener 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 46 59
Sunroof   0
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 30 35
Sunroof   0
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 316 59
Options (change) 205 35
Destination 625 715
Total Price $28,836 $36,479
Total Invoice $26,835 $32,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,258
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,995
Model Year20062007
ModelForesterIS
Trim2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4306hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$28,836$36,479
Adjustments for Features0-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,836$36,094
Total Invoice$26,835$32,170
Adjustments for Features0-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,835$31,830

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062007
ModelForesterIS
Trim2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,895$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-340

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062007
ModelForesterIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in107.5 in
Length176.6 in180.1 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height65.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,310 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft313.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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