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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: $29,936

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $8,304

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,043

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $7,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelLegacyES
Trim3.6R350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,395 $36,725
Base Invoice $23,806 $34,400
Limited Package 3,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Heated front seats   640
Limited Package 3,291  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Heated front seats   588
Options (change) 3,771 640
Options (change) 3,467 588
Destination 770 875
Total Price $29,936 $38,240
Total Invoice $28,043 $35,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,949
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,549
Model Year20132012
ModelLegacyES
Trim3.6R350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6268hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,936$38,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,936$36,885
Total Invoice$28,043$35,863
Adjustments for Features0-1,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,043$34,592

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132012
ModelLegacyES
Trim3.6R350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $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
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$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 
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$3,525$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,271

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132012
ModelLegacyES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length187.2 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height59.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,580 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 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested272587%
Total Not Requested42513%

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%

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