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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: $30,247

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $36,086

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,123

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $33,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelLegacyLegacyIS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,845 $29,945 $61,300
Base Invoice $25,214 $28,061 $57,009
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295  
Cargo net 70 70 64
All-weather floor mats 72 72 109
Metal pedals 170 170  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795  
Navigation system     2,485
Adaptive cruise control     1,500
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913  
Cargo net 45 45 39
All-weather floor mats 46 46 65
Metal pedals 110 110  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663  
Navigation system     2,295
Adaptive cruise control     1,380
Options (change) 2,607 3,402 4,158
Options (change) 2,114 2,777 3,779
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $30,247 $34,142 $66,333
Total Invoice $28,123 $31,633 $61,663

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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: $35,166
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,685
Model Year201620162012
ModelLegacyLegacyIS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6416hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/40-19
Total Price$30,247$34,142$66,333
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,247$31,792$65,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,545$0
Total Invoice$28,123$31,633$61,663
Adjustments for Features0-2,177-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,123$29,456$60,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,333$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201620162012
ModelLegacyLegacyIS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150  
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
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
Total Value of Features$4,735$7,085$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,177-855

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162012
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
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

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

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