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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: $31,850

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $1,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,147

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyISIS
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $26,389 $31,186
Limited Package 3,300        
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000   2,550 2,550
Limited Package 3,017        
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
Navigation system 1,830 1,719   2,168 2,168
Options (change) 5,560 2,260 260 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 5,016 1,888 169 2,168 2,168
Destination 695 695 695 590 590
Total Price $32,850 $31,850 $35,550 $33,130 $38,580
Total Invoice $30,605 $29,596 $32,970 $29,147 $33,944

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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: $2,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $983
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyISIS
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5M5M6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,850$31,850$35,550$33,130$38,580
Adjustments for Features-2,620-1,120-1,9700-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,230$30,730$33,580$33,130$37,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,350$0$4,400
Total Invoice$30,605$29,596$32,970$29,147$33,944
Adjustments for Features-2,441-1,041-1,8270-924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,164$28,555$31,143$29,147$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$391$2,979$0$3,873

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyISIS
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist   $50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Hood scoop $100$100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$4,800$3,300$4,150$2,180$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,620$1,120$1,970$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,441-1,041-1,8270-924

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092006
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)250No
215/45WR18 tires400No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Door sill trim plates100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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
Total Requested210066%
Total Not Requested110034%

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%

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%

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