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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: $29,323

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $7,128

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,106

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $4,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyISISIS
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Limited Package 4,600 3,500        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Sunroof 995 995   0 0  
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186      
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 355 355  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 319      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,990 3,990 3,990
Satellite radio       486 486 486
Limited Package 4,223 3,288        
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668      
Sunroof 829 829   0 0  
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121      
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 246 246  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 239      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,302 3,302 3,302
Satellite radio       389 389 389
Options (change) 8,578 7,478 2,983 4,831 4,831 4,476
Options (change) 7,430 6,495 2,378 3,937 3,937 3,691
Destination 750 750 750 765 765 765
Total Price $29,323 $33,323 $35,328 $36,451 $41,901 $61,241
Total Invoice $27,106 $30,778 $32,570 $31,853 $36,650 $53,736

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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: $7,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,482
Model Year201220122012200820082008
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$29,323$33,323$35,328$36,451$41,901$61,241
Adjustments for Features-795-1,745-8950-950-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,528$31,578$34,433$36,451$40,951$57,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$4,500$21,440
Total Invoice$27,106$30,778$32,570$31,853$36,650$53,736
Adjustments for Features-735-1,612-8250-831-2,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,371$29,166$31,745$31,853$35,819$50,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,374$0$3,966$18,944

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220122012200820082008
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
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   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio$50$50$50   
Surround sound   $250$250$250
USB port$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Compass$0$0$0   
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
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
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$3,125$4,075$3,225$2,330$3,280$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$795$1,745$895$0$950$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-735-1,612-8250-831-2,939

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122008
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
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested310078%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested272585%
Total Not Requested47515%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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