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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: $36,315

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,792

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelForesterIS
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $35,440
Base Invoice $31,569 $31,186
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Navigation system   2,550
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Navigation system   2,168
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Options (change) 1,670 5,400
Options (change) 1,373 4,448
Destination 850 590
Total Price $36,315 $41,430
Total Invoice $33,792 $36,224

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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: $10,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,378
Model Year20162006
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$36,315$41,430
Adjustments for Features-5,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,000$41,430
Total Invoice$33,792$36,224
Adjustments for Features-4,9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,846$36,224

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162006
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 
PIN Code Access$10 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$8,545$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9460

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162006
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

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested77536%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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%
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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