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Subaru WRX vs. Lexus LS 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 LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,120

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $36,449

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,173

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $32,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelWRXWRXLS
TrimLimitedSTI Limited460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $39,995 $67,630
Base Invoice $29,154 $37,750 $62,219
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Cargo net 55 55 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Cargo net 36 36 38
Options (change) 305 305 64
Options (change) 199 199 38
Destination 820 820 875
Total Price $32,120 $41,120 $68,569
Total Invoice $30,173 $38,769 $63,132

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,569
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,228
Model Year201720172012
ModelWRXWRXLS
TrimLimitedSTI Limited460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4380hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$32,120$41,120$68,569
Adjustments for Features0-2,560-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,120$38,560$66,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,440$0
Total Invoice$30,173$38,769$63,132
Adjustments for Features0-2,414-1,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,173$36,355$61,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,182$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201720172012
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 
PIN Code Access $10 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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
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 
Self-repairing paint  $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge$75$75 
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,625$7,185$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,560$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,414-1,731

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20172012
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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