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Subaru WRX vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,595

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $38,224

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,444

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $34,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelWRXWRXLS
TrimLimitedSTI Limited460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $38,495 $67,630
Base Invoice $28,232 $36,355 $62,219
Navigation Package 2,500 1,500  
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Cargo net 55 55 64
Luxury Value Edition     965
Comfort Package     2,185
Wiper de-icer     100
Navigation Package 2,218 1,331  
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Cargo net 36 36 38
Luxury Value Edition     889
Comfort Package     2,012
Wiper de-icer     92
Options (change) 2,805 1,805 3,314
Options (change) 2,417 1,530 3,031
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $33,595 $41,095 $71,819
Total Invoice $31,444 $38,680 $66,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,362
Model Year201520152012
ModelWRXWRXLS
TrimLimitedSTI Limited460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4380hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$33,595$41,095$71,819
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,595$39,470$68,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,875$0
Total Invoice$31,444$38,680$66,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,530-3,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,444$37,150$62,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,706$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201520152012
ModelWRXWRXLS
TrimLimitedSTI Limited460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
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 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200  
Self-repairing paint  $0
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,750$6,375$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,530-3,319

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20152012
ModelWRXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in116.9 in
Length180.9 in198.0 in
Width70.7 in73.8 in
Height58.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1925100%

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