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Subaru WRX vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,595

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $13,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,346

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $10,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016200920092009
ModelWRXWRXGSGSGS
TrimLimitedSTI Limited350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $44,850 $53,320 $56,400
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $39,916 $46,921 $50,196
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165      
Navigation Package 3,100        
Universal garage door opener 85 85      
Cargo net 55 55 59 59 59
Navigation system     1,850 1,850 1,500
Rear spoiler     200 200 200
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107      
Navigation Package 2,751        
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Cargo net 36 36 35 35 35
Navigation system     1,555 1,555 1,275
Rear spoiler     160 160 160
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Options (change) 3,405 305 2,595 2,595 2,245
Options (change) 2,950 199 2,139 2,139 1,859
Destination 795 795 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $34,595 $41,095 $48,270 $56,740 $58,170
Total Invoice $32,346 $38,744 $42,880 $49,885 $51,580

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,761
Model Year20162016200920092009
ModelWRXWRXGSGSGS
TrimLimitedSTI Limited350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$34,595$41,095$48,270$56,740$58,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-870-2,720-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,595$39,795$47,400$54,020$54,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$0$6,620$7,325
Total Invoice$32,346$38,744$42,880$49,885$51,580
Adjustments for Features0-1,226-773-2,391-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,346$37,518$42,107$47,494$48,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,172$0$5,387$6,418

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20162016200920092009
ModelWRXWRXGSGSGS
TrimLimitedSTI Limited350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275   
Limited-slip front differential $500   
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Front splitter spoiler$200$200   
Hood scoop$100$100   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Cassette player  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Boost gauge$75$75   
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$4,685$5,985$5,555$7,405$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$870$2,720$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,226-773-2,391-3,055

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20162009
ModelWRXGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.2 in
Length180.9 in190.0 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height58.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested73544%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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