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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: $33,634

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $5,961

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,144

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $5,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201420142014
ModelForesterForesterISISIS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $36,100 $39,615 $63,600
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $33,573 $36,841 $59,148
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199      
Door sill trim plates 38 38      
Universal garage door opener 76 76      
Cargo net 90 90     64
Rear bumper protector 95 95     76
All-weather floor mats 72 72     109
Navigation system     2,085 2,085 2,490
Adaptive cruise control     500 500 1,500
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129      
Door sill trim plates 24 24      
Universal garage door opener 49 49      
Cargo net 58 58     39
Rear bumper protector 61 61     53
All-weather floor mats 46 46     65
Navigation system     1,927 1,927 2,300
Adaptive cruise control     460 460 1,380
Options (change) 2,689 2,689 2,585 2,585 4,239
Options (change) 2,150 2,150 2,387 2,387 3,837
Destination 850 850 910 910 910
Total Price $33,634 $36,634 $39,595 $43,110 $68,749
Total Invoice $31,144 $33,927 $36,870 $40,138 $63,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,921
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,393
Model Year20152015201420142014
ModelForesterForesterISISIS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 8?, 8194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$33,634$36,634$39,595$43,110$68,749
Adjustments for Features-3,960-4,1600-200-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,674$32,474$39,595$42,910$66,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$3,315$26,724
Total Invoice$31,144$33,927$36,870$40,138$63,895
Adjustments for Features-3,667-3,8530-186-2,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,477$30,074$36,870$39,952$61,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,597$0$3,082$24,767

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152015201420142014
ModelForesterForesterISISIS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
Power liftgate$350$350   
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rear side airbags  $300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Terrain selector$200$200   
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  $75
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$100$100 
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
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  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,765$8,965$4,805$5,005$7,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,960$4,160$0$200$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,667-3,8530-186-2,258

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152014
ModelForesterIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length180.9 in183.7 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height66.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,462 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 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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