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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,900 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $8,577 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,380 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $5,075 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,090 | $36,090 | $30,855 | $36,305 | $56,000 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $27,151 | $31,948 | $49,280 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | |||
| Cargo net | 68 | 68 | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Rear bumper protector | 98 | 98 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| All-weather floor mats | 81 | 81 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | |||
| X-Package | 1,394 | 1,394 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 2,850 | 2,850 | 2,850 | ||
| Luxury Package | 3,495 | 3,495 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio | 486 | 486 | 486 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 355 | 355 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | |||
| Cargo net | 44 | 44 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Rear bumper protector | 63 | 63 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| All-weather floor mats | 52 | 52 | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | |||
| X-Package | 1,135 | 1,135 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 2,280 | 2,280 | 2,280 | ||
| Luxury Package | 2,796 | 2,796 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Satellite radio | 389 | 389 | 389 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 246 | 246 | |||
| Options (change) | 895 | 895 | 11,857 | 11,857 | 6,613 |
| Options (change) | 578 | 578 | 9,539 | 9,539 | 5,362 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 765 | 765 | 765 |
| Total Price | $34,900 | $37,900 | $43,477 | $48,927 | $63,378 |
| Total Invoice | $32,380 | $35,168 | $37,455 | $42,252 | $55,407 |
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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: $13,347 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,501 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 416hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | M6 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 194, 12 | 194, 12 | 194, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-19 |
| Total Price | $34,900 | $37,900 | $43,477 | $48,927 | $63,378 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,770 | -5,070 | 0 | -950 | -675 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,130 | $32,830 | $43,477 | $47,977 | $62,703 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $4,500 | $19,226 |
| Total Invoice | $32,380 | $35,168 | $37,455 | $42,252 | $55,407 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,426 | -4,705 | 0 | -820 | -590 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,954 | $30,463 | $37,455 | $41,432 | $54,817 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,509 | $0 | $3,977 | $17,362 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| 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 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $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 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 headlights | $200 | $200 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $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 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,750 | $10,050 | $4,980 | $5,930 | $5,655 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,770 | $5,070 | $0 | $950 | $675 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,426 | -4,705 | 0 | -820 | -590 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | IS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 107.5 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 180.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 3,456 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 43.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 52.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 30.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| X-Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 73% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 54% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| X-Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 73% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 54% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS F
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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