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Subaru WRX vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru WRX vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,580

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $860

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,979

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelWRXWRXISIS
TrimLimitedSTI Limited250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $26,389 $31,186
Universal garage door opener 85 85    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107    
Options (change) 250 250 0 0
Options (change) 163 163 0 0
Destination 795 795 590 590
Total Price $31,440 $41,040 $30,580 $36,030
Total Invoice $29,559 $38,708 $26,979 $31,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru WRX Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelWRXWRXISIS
TrimLimitedSTI Limited250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,440$41,040$30,580$36,030
Adjustments for Features-2,720-5,2550-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,720$35,785$30,580$34,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,065$0$4,400
Total Invoice$29,559$38,708$26,979$31,776
Adjustments for Features-2,557-4,9560-926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,002$33,752$26,979$30,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,750$0$3,871

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelWRXWRXISIS
TrimLimitedSTI Limited250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $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  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,550$7,085$1,830$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,720$5,255$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,557-4,9560-926

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162006
ModelWRXIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.5 in
Length180.9 in180.1 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height58.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.0 ft3

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