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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: $29,255

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $14,573

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,030

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $13,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyESES
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $37,700 $40,580
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $35,314 $38,013
Limited Package 4,600 3,500      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Sunroof 995 995      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186    
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85    
Bodyside moldings 251 251 251 199 199
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 319  
Luxury Package       1,370 1,370
Rain-sensing wipers       155 155
Xenon HID headlights       565 565
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       300 300
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
Navigation Package       1,795 1,795
Limited Package 4,223 3,288      
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668    
Sunroof 829 829      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121    
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55    
Bodyside moldings 163 163 163 131 131
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 209  
Luxury Package       1,260 1,260
Rain-sensing wipers       144 144
Xenon HID headlights       521 521
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       276 276
Obstacle detection, rear       460 460
Navigation Package       1,660 1,660
Options (change) 8,510 7,410 2,915 5,203 4,884
Options (change) 7,354 6,419 2,302 4,661 4,452
Destination 750 750 750 925 925
Total Price $29,255 $33,255 $35,260 $43,828 $46,389
Total Invoice $27,030 $30,702 $32,494 $40,900 $43,390

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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: $11,643
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,136
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyESES
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T5M6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,255$33,255$35,260$43,828$46,389
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-2,930-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,255$32,305$35,160$40,898$43,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$2,436
Total Invoice$27,030$30,702$32,494$40,900$43,390
Adjustments for Features0-877-92-2,734-2,857
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,030$29,825$32,402$38,166$40,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,372$0$2,367

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyESES
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
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  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$2,775$3,725$2,875$5,705$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$2,930$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-92-2,734-2,857

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122015
ModelLegacyES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in111.0 in
Length186.4 in192.7 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height59.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.2 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 radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested322581%
Total Not Requested75019%

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 radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested285089%
Total Not Requested35011%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested2520%
Total Not Requested10080%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested2520%
Total Not Requested10080%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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