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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,103 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $7,129 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,003 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $6,674 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,895 | $27,895 | $33,795 | $40,220 | $61,300 |
| Base Invoice | $25,001 | $26,005 | $31,430 | $37,403 | $57,009 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | |||
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 109 | 109 | 109 |
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | 389 | 389 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | |||
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| All-weather floor mats | 33 | 33 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | 268 | 268 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||||
| Options (change) | 583 | 724 | 562 | 562 | 173 |
| Options (change) | 377 | 468 | 372 | 372 | 104 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $28,103 | $29,244 | $35,232 | $41,657 | $62,348 |
| Total Invoice | $26,003 | $27,098 | $32,677 | $38,650 | $57,988 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,044 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,521 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 416hp V8 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | M6 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | ?, 7 | 194, 12 | 194, 12 | 194, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-19 |
| Total Price | $28,103 | $29,244 | $35,232 | $41,657 | $62,348 |
| Adjustments for Features | -915 | -15 | 0 | -1,650 | -3,125 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,188 | $29,229 | $35,232 | $40,007 | $59,223 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,041 | $0 | $4,775 | $23,991 |
| Total Invoice | $26,003 | $27,098 | $32,677 | $38,650 | $57,988 |
| Adjustments for Features | -847 | -14 | 0 | -1,531 | -2,906 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,156 | $27,084 | $32,677 | $37,119 | $55,082 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,928 | $0 | $4,442 | $22,405 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,995 | $5,095 | $5,080 | $6,730 | $8,205 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $915 | $15 | $0 | $1,650 | $3,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -847 | -14 | 0 | -1,531 | -2,906 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | IS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 107.5 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 180.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,456 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 43.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 52.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 30.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
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