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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: $30,588

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $37,012

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,188

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $34,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelLegacyIS
Trim2.5iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,295 $61,300
Base Invoice $19,201 $57,009
Limited Package 4,600  
Navigation system 1,650  
Sunroof 995  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Rear spoiler 393  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319  
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Limited Package 4,223  
Navigation system 1,376  
Sunroof 829  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Rear spoiler 295  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239  
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,619
Options (change) 9,523 5,425
Options (change) 8,217 4,999
Destination 770 875
Total Price $30,588 $67,600
Total Invoice $28,188 $62,883

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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: $34,857
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,690
Model Year20132012
ModelLegacyIS
Trim2.5iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4416hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/40-19
Total Price$30,588$67,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,588$65,445
Total Invoice$28,188$62,883
Adjustments for Features0-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,188$60,878

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132012
ModelLegacyIS
Trim2.5iF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,200$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,005

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132012
ModelLegacyIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in107.5 in
Length187.2 in180.1 in
Width71.7 in70.9 in
Height59.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,316 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?
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
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested310079%
Total Not Requested82521%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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