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Lexus CT vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus CT vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,482

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $7,383

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,322

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $6,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelCTForesterForester
Trim200h Premium2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,900 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $28,706 $26,094 $27,992
Premium Audio Package 1,100    
Leather Package 1,330    
Navigation Package 2,445    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,215    
Navigation system   1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener   93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185
Cargo cover   166 166
Rear spoiler   368  
Premium Audio Package 946    
Leather Package 1,144    
Navigation Package 2,214    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,044    
Navigation system   888 888
Universal garage door opener   61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120
Cargo cover   108 108
Rear spoiler   276  
Options (change) 6,090 1,812 1,444
Options (change) 5,348 1,453 1,177
Destination 875 775 775
Total Price $37,865 $30,482 $32,114
Total Invoice $34,929 $28,322 $29,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,273
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,434
Model Year201120122012
ModelCTForesterForester
Trim200h Premium2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTT4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,865$30,482$32,114
Adjustments for Features0-890-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,865$29,592$31,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,457
Total Invoice$34,929$28,322$29,944
Adjustments for Features0-827-993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,929$27,495$28,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,456

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Features Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120122012
ModelCTForesterForester
Trim200h Premium2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
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  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$4,895$5,785$5,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-827-993

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelCTForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.0 in
Length170.1 in179.5 in
Width69.5 in70.1 in
Height56.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,131 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
32.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h Premium

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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