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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: $30,311 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $10,319 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,210 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $9,629 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,895 | $29,895 | $37,325 | $39,700 | $40,870 |
| Base Invoice | $26,094 | $27,992 | $34,713 | $36,921 | $38,009 |
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,505 | 1,505 | 1,505 |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Rearview camera | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | 1,392 | 1,392 | 1,392 |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | 460 | 460 | 460 |
| Rearview camera | 324 | 324 | 324 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,641 | 1,641 | 2,355 | 2,355 | 2,355 |
| Options (change) | 1,341 | 1,341 | 2,176 | 2,176 | 2,176 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Total Price | $30,311 | $32,311 | $40,630 | $43,005 | $44,175 |
| Total Invoice | $28,210 | $30,108 | $37,839 | $40,047 | $41,135 |
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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: $11,599 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,820 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 241hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 306hp V6 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T8 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | 293, 8 | 293, 8 | 293, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $30,311 | $32,311 | $40,630 | $43,005 | $44,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,280 | -1,655 | 0 | -1,700 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,031 | $30,656 | $40,630 | $41,305 | $44,175 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,625 | $0 | $675 | $3,545 |
| Total Invoice | $28,210 | $30,108 | $37,839 | $40,047 | $41,135 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,191 | -1,542 | 0 | -1,583 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,019 | $28,566 | $37,839 | $38,464 | $41,135 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,547 | $0 | $625 | $3,296 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| 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 | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $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 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | $0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,935 | $6,310 | $4,655 | $6,355 | $4,655 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,280 | $1,655 | $0 | $1,700 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,191 | -1,542 | 0 | -1,583 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| 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. | 3,584 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
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