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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: $29,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $11,039

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,330

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $10,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelForesterForesterISIS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $33,994 $37,261
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
iPod integration 223 223    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,995 2,995
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
iPod integration 145 145    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,764 2,764
Options (change) 2,741 2,741 2,995 2,995
Options (change) 2,305 2,308 2,764 2,764
Destination 695 695 925 925
Total Price $29,431 $31,631 $40,470 $43,985
Total Invoice $27,330 $29,412 $37,683 $40,950

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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: $11,394
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,683
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelForesterForesterISIS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,431$31,631$40,470$43,985
Adjustments for Features-355-7900-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,076$30,841$40,470$43,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0$3,315
Total Invoice$27,330$29,412$37,683$40,950
Adjustments for Features-330-7350-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,000$28,677$37,683$40,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,677$0$3,081

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009200920152015
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 manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
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
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,060$6,495$5,705$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$355$790$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-330-7350-186

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092015
ModelForesterIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.2 in
Length179.5 in183.7 in
Width70.1 in71.3 in
Height65.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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