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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: $32,850

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $13,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,605

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $12,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelLegacyIS
Trim3.0R350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $40,065
Base Invoice $24,894 $37,261
Universal garage door opener 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Navigation system 2,000  
Limited Package 3,300  
AWD   2,235
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,995
Universal garage door opener 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Navigation system 1,830  
Limited Package 3,017  
AWD   2,078
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,764
Options (change) 5,560 5,230
Options (change) 5,016 4,842
Destination 695 925
Total Price $32,850 $46,220
Total Invoice $30,605 $43,028

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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: $11,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,022
Model Year20092015
ModelLegacyIS
Trim3.0R350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6306hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,850$46,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,850$44,715
Total Invoice$30,605$43,028
Adjustments for Features0-1,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,605$41,627

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092015
ModelLegacyIS
Trim3.0R350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,550$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,401

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,345 lb.3,737 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)250No
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested127540%
Total Not Requested192560%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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