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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: $33,834

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $6,849

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,342

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $4,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016200920092009
ModelForesterForesterISISIS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199      
Universal garage door opener 76 76      
Cargo net 90 90 64 64 64
Rear bumper protector 95 95 76 76 76
All-weather floor mats 72 72 109 109 109
Door sill trim plates 38 38      
Navigation system     2,550 2,550 2,570
X-Package     1,491 1,491  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,850 2,850 2,850
iPod integration     299 299 299
Rear spoiler     389 389  
Sunroof     0 0  
Xenon HID headlights     875 875  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129      
Universal garage door opener 49 49      
Cargo net 58 58 39 39 39
Rear bumper protector 61 61 53 53 53
All-weather floor mats 46 46 65 65 65
Door sill trim plates 24 24      
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,166
X-Package     1,193 1,193  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,280 2,280 2,280
iPod integration     239 239 239
Rear spoiler     268 268  
Sunroof     0 0  
Xenon HID headlights     700 700  
Options (change) 2,189 2,189 8,703 8,703 5,968
Options (change) 1,707 1,707 6,987 6,987 4,842
Destination 850 850 825 825 825
Total Price $33,834 $36,834 $40,683 $46,133 $63,403
Total Invoice $31,342 $34,126 $35,539 $40,390 $56,049

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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: $11,689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,681
Model Year20162016200920092009
ModelForesterForesterISISIS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$33,834$36,834$40,683$46,133$63,403
Adjustments for Features-4,840-5,0400-950-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,994$31,794$40,683$45,183$60,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$4,500$20,295
Total Invoice$31,342$34,126$35,539$40,390$56,049
Adjustments for Features-4,484-4,6690-832-2,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,858$29,457$35,539$39,558$53,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0$4,019$18,366

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162016200920092009
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 manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
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, low-speed$200$200   
Forward collision warning$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   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$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   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 fog lights$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,320$8,520$3,480$4,430$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,840$5,040$0$950$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,484-4,6690-832-2,144

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162009
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 Weight3,297 lb.3,456 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 2.5i 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
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested77536%

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
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
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 250

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%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%

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%
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%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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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