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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: $31,524

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $8,071

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,096

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $7,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelForesterForesterISISIS
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $36,100 $39,615 $63,600
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $33,573 $36,841 $59,148
Universal garage door opener 93 93      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185      
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 500 500 500
Navigation system 1,600 1,600 2,085 2,085 2,490
Cargo net 48 48     64
Rear bumper protector 78 78     76
All-weather floor mats 69 69     109
Rear spoiler 368        
Universal garage door opener 61 61      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120      
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 460 460 460
Navigation system 1,335 1,335 1,927 1,927 2,300
Cargo net 31 31     39
Rear bumper protector 51 51     53
All-weather floor mats 39 39     65
Rear spoiler 276        
Options (change) 2,804 2,436 2,585 2,585 3,239
Options (change) 2,185 1,909 2,387 2,387 2,917
Destination 725 725 910 910 910
Total Price $31,524 $33,156 $39,595 $43,110 $67,749
Total Invoice $29,096 $30,718 $36,870 $40,138 $62,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,481
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,075
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelForesterForesterISISIS
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 8?, 8194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$31,524$33,156$39,595$43,110$67,749
Adjustments for Features-1,410-1,5850-200-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,114$31,571$39,595$42,910$65,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$3,315$25,724
Total Invoice$29,096$30,718$36,870$40,138$62,975
Adjustments for Features-1,301-1,4680-186-2,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,795$29,250$36,870$39,952$60,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0$3,082$23,846

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelForesterForesterISISIS
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  $40
Cargo tray$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
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
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
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 release, second row seats$50$50   
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$6,965$7,140$5,555$5,755$7,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$1,585$0$200$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,301-1,4680-186-2,259

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112014
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested85083%
Total Not Requested17517%

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