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Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,680

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $9,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,400

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $8,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelLegacyLegacyES
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,795 $33,995 $36,725
Base Invoice $26,782 $31,524 $34,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Navigation system 2,000   2,465
Heated front seats     640
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Navigation system 1,824   2,277
Heated front seats     588
Options (change) 2,260 260 3,105
Options (change) 1,993 169 2,865
Destination 625 625 875
Total Price $31,680 $34,880 $40,705
Total Invoice $29,400 $32,318 $38,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,065
Model Year200620062012
ModelLegacyLegacyES
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4250hp H4268hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 686, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,680$34,880$40,705
Adjustments for Features0-125-2,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,680$34,755$37,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,075$0
Total Invoice$29,400$32,318$38,140
Adjustments for Features0-116-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,400$32,202$35,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,802$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200620062012
ModelLegacyLegacyES
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
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 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,900$3,025$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-2,675

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062012
ModelLegacyES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in
Length186.2 in191.1 in
Width68.1 in71.1 in
Height56.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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