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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: $28,611

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $13,694

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,572

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $13,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyES
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $36,725
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $34,400
Limited Package 4,600 3,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Sunroof 995 995    
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,065
Heated front seats       640
Limited Package 4,223 3,288    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121  
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668  
Sunroof 829 829    
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,749
Heated front seats       588
Options (change) 7,866 6,766 2,271 4,705
Options (change) 6,896 5,961 1,844 4,337
Destination 750 750 750 875
Total Price $28,611 $32,611 $34,616 $42,305
Total Invoice $26,572 $30,244 $32,036 $39,612

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,714
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,186
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyES
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4268hp V6
TransmissionM6T5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$28,611$32,611$34,616$42,305
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,611$31,661$34,516$40,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0
Total Invoice$26,572$30,244$32,036$39,612
Adjustments for Features0-881-93-1,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,572$29,363$31,943$37,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$5,371$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyES
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Hood scoop  $100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,700$3,650$2,800$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-881-93-1,854

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122012
ModelLegacyES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length186.4 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height59.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested312579%
Total Not Requested85021%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested275086%
Total Not Requested45014%

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 / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90052%
Total Not Requested82548%

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