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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: $31,370

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $12,583

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,385

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $11,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXESES
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $37,445 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $27,405 $35,379 $36,438 $39,171
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165    
Universal garage door opener 85 85    
Cargo net 55 55 65 65
Bodyside moldings 220 220 199 199
Navigation Package     1,495 1,495
Premier Package     1,980  
Rear spoiler     319  
Premium Package       1,030
Heated front seats       640
Navigation system 888 888    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Cargo net 36 36 39 39
Bodyside moldings 143 143 130 130
Navigation Package     1,384 1,384
Premier Package     1,863  
Rear spoiler     209  
Premium Package       948
Heated front seats       589
Options (change) 1,525 1,525 4,058 3,429
Options (change) 1,230 1,230 3,625 3,090
Destination 750 750 995 995
Total Price $31,370 $39,720 $43,953 $46,244
Total Invoice $29,385 $37,359 $41,058 $43,256

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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: $7,573
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,993
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXESES
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4305hp H4268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,370$39,720$43,953$46,244
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-5,010-4,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,370$38,070$38,943$41,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0$2,866
Total Invoice$29,385$37,359$41,058$43,256
Adjustments for Features0-1,552-4,680-4,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,385$35,807$36,378$39,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,422$0$2,730

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXESES
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275  
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop$100$100  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,595$6,245$9,605$9,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$5,010$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,552-4,680-4,148

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122018
ModelImpreza / WRXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in111.0 in
Length180.3 in192.7 in
Width68.5 in71.7 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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