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Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,644

Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited   
Difference: $9,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,306

Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited   
Difference: $8,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyISISIS
Trim3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $33,995 $35,065 $40,320 $61,750
Base Invoice $29,167 $31,534 $32,611 $37,496 $57,430
Universal garage door opener 77 77      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 109 109 109
Rear spoiler 389 389      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,410 3,410 3,410
F Sport Package     2,440 2,440  
Universal garage door opener 50 50      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 292 292      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,145 3,145 3,145
F Sport Package     2,245 2,245  
Options (change) 704 704 5,959 5,959 3,519
Options (change) 494 494 5,455 5,455 3,210
Destination 645 645 895 895 895
Total Price $32,644 $35,344 $41,919 $47,174 $66,164
Total Invoice $30,306 $32,673 $38,961 $43,846 $61,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,627
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyISISIS
Trim3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$32,644$35,344$41,919$47,174$66,164
Adjustments for Features-5750-605-1,305-2,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,069$35,344$41,314$45,869$63,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$0$4,555$22,470
Total Invoice$30,306$32,673$38,961$43,846$61,535
Adjustments for Features-5340-562-1,213-2,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,772$32,673$38,399$42,633$59,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,901$0$4,234$20,923

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyISISIS
Trim3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Hood scoop $100   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  $200
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,250$3,675$4,280$4,980$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$605$1,305$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments-5340-562-1,213-2,213

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082013
ModelLegacyIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.5 in
Length186.2 in180.1 in
Width68.1 in70.9 in
Height56.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested75047%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested75047%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested75047%

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