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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: $29,797

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,386

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,720

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $7,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyISISIS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $29,595 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,739 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195      
Cargo net 70 70 64 64 64
All-weather floor mats 72 72 109 109 109
Metal pedals 170 170      
Navigation system     2,465 2,465 2,485
Xenon HID headlights     875    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830      
Cargo net 45 45 39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 46 46 65 65 65
Metal pedals 110 110      
Navigation system     2,277 2,277 2,295
Xenon HID headlights     807    
Options (change) 2,507 2,507 3,513 2,638 2,658
Options (change) 2,031 2,031 3,188 2,381 2,399
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Total Price $29,797 $32,897 $38,183 $43,733 $64,833
Total Invoice $27,720 $30,565 $35,493 $40,659 $60,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,856
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,071
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyISISIS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$29,797$32,897$38,183$43,733$64,833
Adjustments for Features-2,470-2,9700-1,000-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,327$29,927$38,183$42,733$62,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$4,550$23,900
Total Invoice$27,720$30,565$35,493$40,659$60,283
Adjustments for Features-2,298-2,7590-930-2,557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,422$27,806$35,493$39,729$57,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,384$0$4,236$22,233

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyISISIS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit$0$0  $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass$0$0   
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200
Metal pedals$75$75  $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  $100
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,650$2,680$3,680$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,470$2,970$0$1,000$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,298-2,7590-930-2,557

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152012
ModelLegacyIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in107.5 in
Length188.8 in180.1 in
Width72.4 in70.9 in
Height59.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,469 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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