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Subaru WRX vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,540

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $19,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,310

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $17,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelWRXWRXRX
TrimLimitedSTI Limited450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $45,235
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $42,520
Navigation Package 3,100   2,465
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Premium Package     2,400
Unbranded 12 speakers     110
Heated front seats     640
LED headlights     1,825
Navigation Package 2,751   2,277
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Premium Package     2,244
Unbranded 12 speakers     100
Heated front seats     588
LED headlights     1,679
Options (change) 3,350 250 7,440
Options (change) 2,914 163 6,888
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $34,540 $41,040 $53,550
Total Invoice $32,310 $38,708 $50,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,395
Model Year201620162012
ModelWRXWRXRX
TrimLimitedSTI Limited450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4305hp H4245hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$34,540$41,040$53,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,540$39,740$49,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$0
Total Invoice$32,310$38,708$50,283
Adjustments for Features0-1,226-3,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,310$37,482$46,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,172$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201620162012
ModelWRXWRXRX
TrimLimitedSTI Limited450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate  $350
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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge$75$75 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
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
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,010$5,310$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,226-3,578

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20162012
ModelWRXRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in107.9 in
Length180.9 in187.8 in
Width70.7 in74.2 in
Height58.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.080.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested68541%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested182566%
Total Not Requested95034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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