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Subaru WRX vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,608

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $9,014

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,048

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $8,500

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Model Year201820172017
ModelWRXESES
TrimLimited350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $29,708 $36,438 $39,171
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233    
Universal garage door opener 111    
Door sill trim plates 161    
Cargo net 81 64 64
Bodyside moldings 267 199 199
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300 300
Luxury Package   1,670 1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210 210
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
LED headlights   515 515
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Rear spoiler   319  
Navigation Package with Eyesight 2,928    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151    
Universal garage door opener 72    
Door sill trim plates 104    
Cargo net 52 38 38
Bodyside moldings 173 131 131
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276 276
Luxury Package   1,536 1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192 192
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
LED headlights   473 473
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Rear spoiler   209  
Options (change) 4,153 5,747 5,428
Options (change) 3,480 5,135 4,926
Destination 860 975 975
Total Price $36,608 $45,622 $48,223
Total Invoice $34,048 $42,548 $45,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,199
Model Year201820172017
ModelWRXESES
TrimLimited350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,608$45,622$48,223
Adjustments for Features0-1,395-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,608$44,227$46,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,476
Total Invoice$34,048$42,548$45,072
Adjustments for Features0-1,301-1,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,048$41,247$43,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,404

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201820172017
ModelWRXESES
TrimLimited350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Hood scoop$100  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Boost gauge$75  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$5,235$6,630$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,395$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,301-1,421

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182017
ModelWRXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.0 in
Length180.9 in192.7 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height58.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested320085%
Total Not Requested55015%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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