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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: $28,353

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,277

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $7,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelForesterForesterISISIS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $35,065 $40,320 $61,750
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $32,611 $37,496 $57,430
Satellite radio 445 445      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Cargo net 46 46 64 64 64
Rear bumper protector 72 72 76 76 76
All-weather floor mats 55 55 109 109 109
Rear spoiler 353 353 389 389  
Universal garage door opener   87      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Satellite radio 334 334      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Cargo net 30 30 39 39 39
Rear bumper protector 47 47 53 53 53
All-weather floor mats 33 33 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 230 230 268 268  
Universal garage door opener   56      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Options (change) 1,013 1,241 638 638 249
Options (change) 702 849 425 425 157
Destination 645 645 895 895 895
Total Price $28,353 $29,781 $36,598 $41,853 $62,894
Total Invoice $26,277 $27,610 $33,931 $38,816 $58,482

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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: $7,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,403
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelForesterForesterISISIS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$28,353$29,781$36,598$41,853$62,894
Adjustments for Features-6400-910-1,610-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,713$29,781$35,688$40,243$59,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$4,555$24,146
Total Invoice$26,277$27,610$33,931$38,816$58,482
Adjustments for Features-5930-844-1,493-2,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,684$27,610$33,087$37,323$55,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0$4,236$22,550

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelForesterForesterISISIS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port  $25$25$25
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
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
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals    $75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,060$5,420$6,330$7,030$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$910$1,610$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-844-1,493-2,845

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,166 lb.3,456 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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