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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,489

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,270

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017
ModelForesterIS
Trim2.5 XT Limited300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $40,200
Base Invoice $26,116 $37,386
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Satellite radio 445  
Cargo net 46 65
All-weather floor mats 55 110
Rear spoiler 353 389
4-speed automatic 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Satellite radio 334  
Cargo net 30 39
All-weather floor mats 33 65
Rear spoiler 230 259
4-speed automatic 727  
Options (change) 1,969 564
Options (change) 1,529 363
Destination 625 975
Total Price $30,489 $41,739
Total Invoice $28,270 $38,724

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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: $7,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,989
Model Year20072017
ModelForesterIS
Trim2.5 XT Limited300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4255hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,489$41,739
Adjustments for Features0-3,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,489$38,004
Total Invoice$28,270$38,724
Adjustments for Features0-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,270$35,259

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072017
ModelForesterIS
Trim2.5 XT Limited300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation app $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,545$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,465

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072017
ModelForesterIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.2 in
Length176.6 in184.3 in
Width68.3 in71.3 in
Height65.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft310.8 ft3

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