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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: $34,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,930

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $32,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelLegacyLegacyIS
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $34,595 $63,600
Base Invoice $24,894 $32,106 $59,148
Limited Package 3,300    
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Navigation system 2,000    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 109
Rear spoiler 389 389  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,410
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Limited Package 3,017    
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Navigation system 1,830    
All-weather floor mats 33 33 65
Rear spoiler 292 292  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,145
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 6,004 704 3,519
Options (change) 5,341 494 3,210
Destination 695 695 910
Total Price $33,294 $35,994 $68,029
Total Invoice $30,930 $33,295 $63,268

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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: $32,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,542
Model Year200920092014
ModelLegacyLegacyIS
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4416hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$33,294$35,994$68,029
Adjustments for Features-5750-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,719$35,994$65,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$0
Total Invoice$30,930$33,295$63,268
Adjustments for Features-5340-2,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,396$33,295$60,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,899$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200920092014
ModelLegacyLegacyIS
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,450$3,875$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments-5340-2,330

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092014
ModelLegacyIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.2 in
Length186.2 in183.7 in
Width68.1 in71.3 in
Height56.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft310.8 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
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested277587%
Total Not Requested42513%

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
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested77548%

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