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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: $31,316

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,633

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,068

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $9,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201720172017
ModelForesterForesterISISIS
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 1,735 1,735 1,735
Universal garage door opener 93 93      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185      
Cargo net 48 48 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 69 69 110 110 110
Rear spoiler 368   389 389 389
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 500 500 500
Rearview camera     350 350 350
Navigation system 888 888 1,604 1,604 1,604
Universal garage door opener 61 61      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120      
Cargo net 31 31 39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 39 39 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 276   259 259 259
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 460 460 460
Rearview camera     324 324 324
Options (change) 2,126 1,758 3,149 3,149 3,149
Options (change) 1,687 1,411 2,751 2,751 2,751
Destination 795 795 975 975 975
Total Price $31,316 $32,548 $41,949 $44,324 $45,494
Total Invoice $29,068 $30,290 $38,904 $41,112 $42,200

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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: $10,163
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,400
Model Year20132013201720172017
ModelForesterForesterISISIS
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,316$32,548$41,949$44,324$45,494
Adjustments for Features0-175-470-2,170-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,316$32,373$41,479$42,154$45,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0$675$3,545
Total Invoice$29,068$30,290$38,904$41,112$42,200
Adjustments for Features0-163-436-2,013-436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,068$30,127$38,468$39,099$41,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,059$0$631$3,296

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132013201720172017
ModelForesterForesterISISIS
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
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   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
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   
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
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
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$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$6,585$6,760$7,055$8,755$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$470$2,170$470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-436-2,013-436

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132017
ModelForesterIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.2 in
Length169.5 in184.3 in
Width70.1 in71.3 in
Height65.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,584 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

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