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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: $35,060

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $13,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,758

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $12,721

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Model Year20182016
ModelWRXIS
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $40,870
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,009
Navigation Package 2,100  
Door sill trim plates 161  
Universal garage door opener 111  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233  
Navigation system   1,505
AWD   2,235
F Sport Package   2,715
Blind spot warning system   600
Navigation Package 1,863  
Door sill trim plates 104  
Universal garage door opener 72  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151  
Navigation system   1,392
AWD   2,078
F Sport Package   2,498
Blind spot warning system   552
Options (change) 2,605 7,055
Options (change) 2,190 6,520
Destination 860 950
Total Price $35,060 $48,875
Total Invoice $32,758 $45,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,446
Model Year20182016
ModelWRXIS
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4306hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,060$48,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,060$46,430
Total Invoice$32,758$45,479
Adjustments for Features0-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,758$43,204

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182016
ModelWRXIS
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,535$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,275

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182016
ModelWRXIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length180.9 in183.7 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested72526%
Total Not Requested205074%

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