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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: $33,294

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $3,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,930

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $1,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelLegacyLegacyISISIS
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec B250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $34,595 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $24,894 $32,106 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Limited Package 3,300        
Universal garage door opener 77 77      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 109 109 109
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 389  
Navigation system 2,000   2,550 2,550 2,570
X-Package     1,491 1,491  
Sunroof     0 0  
Limited Package 3,017        
Universal garage door opener 50 50      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 292 292 268 268  
Navigation system 1,830   2,150 2,150 2,166
X-Package     1,193 1,193  
Sunroof     0 0  
Options (change) 6,004 704 4,539 4,539 2,679
Options (change) 5,341 494 3,676 3,676 2,231
Destination 695 695 825 825 825
Total Price $33,294 $35,994 $36,519 $41,969 $60,114
Total Invoice $30,930 $33,295 $32,228 $37,079 $53,438

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,082
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelLegacyLegacyISISIS
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec B250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$33,294$35,994$36,519$41,969$60,114
Adjustments for Features-1,920-1,3450-950-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,374$34,649$36,519$41,019$57,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$0$4,500$20,520
Total Invoice$30,930$33,295$32,228$37,079$53,438
Adjustments for Features-1,784-1,2440-839-2,734
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,146$32,051$32,228$36,240$50,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,905$0$4,012$18,476

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelLegacyLegacyISISIS
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec B250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $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 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Surround sound$250$250   
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   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$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
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$4,700$4,125$2,780$3,730$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,920$1,345$0$950$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,784-1,2440-839-2,734

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092009
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
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested277587%
Total Not Requested42513%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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