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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: $28,755

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $4,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,845

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $2,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelForesterForesterISIS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $26,389 $31,186
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,550 2,550
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 2,168 2,168
Options (change) 2,065 2,065 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 1,820 1,823 2,168 2,168
Destination 695 695 590 590
Total Price $28,755 $30,955 $33,130 $38,580
Total Invoice $26,845 $28,927 $29,147 $33,944

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,384
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelForesterForesterISIS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT4T4M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,755$30,955$33,130$38,580
Adjustments for Features-2,230-2,5900-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,525$28,365$33,130$37,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$0$4,400
Total Invoice$26,845$28,927$29,147$33,944
Adjustments for Features-2,082-2,4200-924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,763$26,507$29,147$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,744$0$3,873

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelForesterForesterISIS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
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
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Surround sound$250$250  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,735$6,095$3,505$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,230$2,590$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,082-2,4200-924

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in107.5 in
Length179.5 in180.1 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height65.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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