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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: $36,579

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,980

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142007
ModelForesterIS
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $35,705
Base Invoice $30,836 $31,420
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Cargo net 87 59
Navigation system   2,550
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Sunroof   0
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Xenon HID headlights   875
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Cargo net 56 35
Navigation system   2,168
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Sunroof   0
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Xenon HID headlights   700
Options (change) 2,759 6,334
Options (change) 2,319 5,183
Destination 825 715
Total Price $36,579 $42,754
Total Invoice $33,980 $37,318

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,430
Model Year20142007
ModelForesterIS
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$36,579$42,754
Adjustments for Features-4,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,174$42,754
Total Invoice$33,980$37,318
Adjustments for Features-4,0920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,888$37,318

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142007
ModelForesterIS
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,785$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0920

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142007
ModelForesterIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.5 in
Length180.9 in180.1 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height66.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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