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

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,499

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $18,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,674

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $15,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIGSGSGS
TrimWRX Premium350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,495 $46,900 $55,370 $58,950
Base Invoice $25,925 $42,210 $49,279 $53,056
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192      
Universal garage door opener 85      
Cargo net 32 59 59 59
Navigation system 2,000 1,165 1,165 1,665
Rear spoiler   200 200 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125      
Universal garage door opener 55      
Cargo net 28 35 35 35
Navigation system 1,846 1,068 1,068 1,523
Rear spoiler   172 172 172
Options (change) 2,309 1,424 1,424 1,924
Options (change) 2,054 1,275 1,275 1,730
Destination 695 875 875 875
Total Price $30,499 $49,199 $57,669 $61,749
Total Invoice $28,674 $44,360 $51,429 $55,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,124
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIGSGSGS
TrimWRX Premium350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionM5T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-17225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,499$49,199$57,669$61,749
Adjustments for Features0-5,060-6,910-7,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,499$44,139$50,759$54,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,620$9,975
Total Invoice$28,674$44,360$51,429$55,661
Adjustments for Features0-4,562-6,162-6,882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,674$39,798$45,267$48,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,469$8,981

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIGSGSGS
TrimWRX Premium350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Hood scoop$100   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,970$8,030$9,880$10,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,060$6,910$7,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,562-6,162-6,882

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20092011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.2 in
Length180.3 in190.0 in
Width68.5 in71.7 in
Height58.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

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