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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: $29,991 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | |||||
| Difference: $10,244 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,725 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | |||||
| Difference: $9,733 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $25,995 | $28,195 | $36,100 | $39,615 | $63,600 |
| Base Invoice | $24,330 | $26,409 | $33,573 | $36,841 | $59,148 |
| Satellite radio | 453 | 453 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 82 | 82 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | |||
| iPod integration | 223 | 223 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | |||
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | 64 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 78 | 78 | 76 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 109 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 367 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,225 | 3,225 | 3,410 | ||
| Satellite radio | 340 | 340 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 54 | 54 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | |||
| iPod integration | 145 | 145 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,647 | 1,650 | |||
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | 39 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 51 | 51 | 53 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 39 | 65 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 275 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,975 | 2,975 | 3,145 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,301 | 2,934 | 3,225 | 3,225 | 3,659 |
| Options (change) | 2,700 | 2,428 | 2,975 | 2,975 | 3,302 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 910 | 910 | 910 |
| Total Price | $29,991 | $31,824 | $40,235 | $43,750 | $68,169 |
| Total Invoice | $27,725 | $29,532 | $37,458 | $40,726 | $63,360 |
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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: $10,704 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,158 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 416hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | 835, 15 | 835, 15 | 300, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-19 |
| Total Price | $29,991 | $31,824 | $40,235 | $43,750 | $68,169 |
| Adjustments for Features | -460 | -695 | 0 | -200 | -2,430 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,531 | $31,129 | $40,235 | $43,550 | $65,739 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,598 | $0 | $3,315 | $25,504 |
| Total Invoice | $27,725 | $29,532 | $37,458 | $40,726 | $63,360 |
| Adjustments for Features | -425 | -645 | 0 | -186 | -2,259 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,300 | $28,887 | $37,458 | $40,540 | $61,101 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,587 | $0 | $3,082 | $23,643 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| All-weather floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,915 | $7,150 | $6,455 | $6,655 | $8,885 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $460 | $695 | $0 | $200 | $2,430 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -425 | -645 | 0 | -186 | -2,259 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | IS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 110.2 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 183.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,462 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 44.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 32.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS F
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 48% |
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