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Subaru WRX vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,095

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $23,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,744

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $21,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelWRXIS
TrimSTI LimitedF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,995 $61,300
Base Invoice $37,750 $57,009
Universal garage door opener 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
Cargo net 55 64
Navigation system   2,485
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
Cargo net 36 39
Navigation system   2,295
Options (change) 305 2,549
Options (change) 199 2,334
Destination 795 875
Total Price $41,095 $64,724
Total Invoice $38,744 $60,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,455
Model Year20162012
ModelWRXIS
TrimSTI LimitedF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp H4416hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$41,095$64,724
Adjustments for Features0-20
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,095$64,704
Total Invoice$38,744$60,218
Adjustments for Features0-19
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,744$60,199

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162012
ModelWRXIS
TrimSTI LimitedF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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$5,510$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19

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See a complete comparison of Subaru WRX vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,386 lb.3,780 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru WRX vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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