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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,095

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $10,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,206

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $9,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXES
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $37,445 $36,725
Base Invoice $27,405 $35,379 $34,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 2,465
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Heated front seats     640
Xenon HID headlights     815
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Navigation system 888 888 2,277
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Heated front seats     588
Xenon HID headlights     749
Options (change) 1,250 1,250 3,920
Options (change) 1,051 1,051 3,614
Destination 750 750 875
Total Price $31,095 $39,445 $41,520
Total Invoice $29,206 $37,180 $38,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,934
Model Year201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXES
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4305hp H4268hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 686, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,095$39,445$41,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-2,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$37,795$38,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0
Total Invoice$29,206$37,180$38,889
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-2,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,206$35,625$36,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,419$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXES
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,895$4,545$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$2,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,555-2,749

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122012
ModelImpreza / WRXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in109.3 in
Length180.3 in191.1 in
Width68.5 in71.1 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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