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

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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,500

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $20,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,216

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $15,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelImpreza / WRXIS
TrimWRX STI LimitedF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,445 $56,000
Base Invoice $35,379 $49,280
Navigation system 1,000 2,550
Universal garage door opener 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
Cargo net 55 59
Satellite radio   486
Navigation system 888 2,150
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
Cargo net 36 35
Satellite radio   389
Options (change) 1,305 3,095
Options (change) 1,087 2,574
Destination 750 765
Total Price $39,500 $59,860
Total Invoice $37,216 $52,619

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,900
Model Year20122008
ModelImpreza / WRXIS
TrimWRX STI LimitedF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp H4416hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$39,500$59,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,500$58,150
Total Invoice$37,216$52,619
Adjustments for Features0-1,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,216$51,116

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122008
ModelImpreza / WRXIS
TrimWRX STI LimitedF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,620$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,503

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122008
ModelImpreza / WRXIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in107.5 in
Length180.3 in180.1 in
Width68.5 in70.9 in
Height57.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.3,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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