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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: $36,687

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,472

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,049

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelForesterIS
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $41,370
Base Invoice $30,836 $38,474
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Cargo net 87 65
All-weather floor mats 72 110
Navigation system   1,735
Rearview camera   350
AWD   2,165
Rear spoiler   389
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Cargo net 56 39
All-weather floor mats 46 65
Navigation system   1,604
Rearview camera   324
AWD   2,014
Rear spoiler   259
Options (change) 2,867 4,814
Options (change) 2,388 4,305
Destination 825 975
Total Price $36,687 $47,159
Total Invoice $34,049 $43,754

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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: $11,577
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,731
Model Year20142017
ModelForesterIS
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,687$47,159
Adjustments for Features-1,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,582$47,159
Total Invoice$34,049$43,754
Adjustments for Features-1,0260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,023$43,754

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142017
ModelForesterIS
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning$25 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,560$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0260

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142017
ModelForesterIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length180.9 in184.3 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height66.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft310.8 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 system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested185088%
Total Not Requested25012%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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