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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: $32,239

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $13,174

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,888

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $12,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyESES
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $38,100 $41,020
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $35,688 $38,422
Limited Package 3,300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 319  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,650 2,650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       300 300
Luxury Package       1,670 1,670
Sunshade, rear, power       210 210
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
LED headlights       515 515
Bodyside moldings       199 199
Limited Package 3,017        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 209  
Navigation system 1,830 1,719      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,447 2,447
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       276 276
Luxury Package       1,536 1,536
Sunshade, rear, power       192 192
Obstacle detection, rear       460 460
LED headlights       473 473
Bodyside moldings       131 131
Options (change) 5,949 2,649 649 6,363 6,044
Options (change) 5,308 2,180 461 5,724 5,515
Destination 695 695 695 950 950
Total Price $33,239 $32,239 $35,939 $45,413 $48,014
Total Invoice $30,897 $29,888 $33,262 $42,362 $44,887

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,394
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,867
Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyESES
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT5M5M6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$33,239$32,239$35,939$45,413$48,014
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-925-4,280-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,739$32,239$35,014$41,133$43,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0$2,476
Total Invoice$30,897$29,888$33,262$42,362$44,887
Adjustments for Features-1,3940-856-3,992-4,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,503$29,888$32,406$38,370$40,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$2,903$0$2,399

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyESES
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rear air vents   $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Hood scoop $100$100  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
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
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$4,800$3,300$4,225$7,580$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$925$4,280$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3940-856-3,992-4,118

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092016
ModelLegacyES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.0 in
Length186.2 in192.7 in
Width68.1 in71.7 in
Height56.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
215/45WR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested222570%
Total Not Requested97530%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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