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2009 Subaru Legacy SE(lease) vs 2009 Accord coupe LX-S?

I'm going for automatic. Legacy would be a lease for 24 months. Accord would be a purchase. Assuming I can get good deals on both cars(good lease on legacy, good price for the accord), whats the better way to go? The Legacy has a lot of standard features(moonroof, premium audio system, AWD) Looks sporty for a sedan. Not as attractive as the honda IMO but its not bad looking either. I like the accord. Good looking, aggressive, nice features(although u dont get moonroof or premium audio system). Only thing I dont like about it is its long for coupe. 190 inches..thats longer than the old sedan im driving right now(longer then the legacy too) Basically i can buy the accord and probably end up keeping it for 5+ years or lease a legacy for 24 months and have a chance to either purchase a nicer car later on or even lease another car later. What would you guys do? And for those who drive either of these cars, likes and dislikes? 2.5i SE. Don't think this one is turbocharged.

Public Comments

1. I like the Legacy. They are very nice sleeper cars if you will. I'm not sure on the exact numbers they put out, but I know they do have some power. PS: They're turboed, you'll be in love...
2. The legacy is a great car, and I would say all models of it are better than an Accord, just because you get a very high quality, capable and reliable car. Although the AWD will detract significantly from fuel economy. But SERIOUSLY. The turbo version (GT trims), are well worth the price, and will provide you with so much driving entertainment. You may even find the SE a little underpowered. And the 09 Legacy upmarket trims (I believe this is all Limiteds and i think SE), have the new Harmon-Kardon sound system which is AMAZING! Well worth the price.