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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: $28,015

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $10,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $9,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyISISIS
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Sunroof 995 995        
Limited Package 4,300 3,300        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,905 3,905 3,925
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668      
Sunroof 829 829        
Limited Package 3,947 3,106        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,601 3,601 3,619
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 3,905 3,905 3,925
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 3,601 3,601 3,619
Destination 725 725 725 875 875 875
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $38,575 $45,000 $66,100
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $35,906 $41,879 $61,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,713
Model Year201120112011201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyISISIS
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6T5M6M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$38,575$45,000$66,100
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-105-1,755-3,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$31,065$34,020$38,470$43,245$62,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0$4,775$24,125
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$35,906$41,879$61,503
Adjustments for Features0-883-93-98-1,633-3,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,095$28,885$31,559$35,808$40,246$58,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$5,464$0$4,438$22,434

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201120112011201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyISISIS
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
AWD$1700$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$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
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$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  $0
Hood scoop  $100   
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Metal pedals     $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100
Total Value of Features$2,950$3,900$3,050$3,055$4,705$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$105$1,755$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-93-98-1,633-3,261

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112012
ModelLegacyIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in107.5 in
Length186.4 in180.1 in
Width71.7 in70.9 in
Height59.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested310076%
Total Not Requested97524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested272583%
Total Not Requested57517%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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