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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: $33,759

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,456

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,295

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016
ModelCTForesterForester
Trim200h2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,050 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $30,417 $28,785 $31,569
Navigation Package 2,735    
Premium Package 890    
Leather Package 1,930    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
F Sport Package 1,000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,215    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224 224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395 1,395
Door sill trim plates   38 38
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Cargo cover   182 182
Navigation Package 2,568    
Premium Package 820    
Leather Package 1,776    
Adaptive cruise control 1,380    
F Sport Package 920    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,117    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195 1,195
Door sill trim plates   24 24
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 9,270 2,114 2,114
Options (change) 8,581 1,660 1,660
Destination 895 850 850
Total Price $42,215 $33,759 $36,759
Total Invoice $39,893 $31,295 $34,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,356
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,286
Model Year201320162016
ModelCTForesterForester
Trim200h2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$42,215$33,759$36,759
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,215$30,859$33,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$39,893$31,295$34,079
Adjustments for Features0-2,688-2,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,893$28,607$31,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320162016
ModelCTForesterForester
Trim200h2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
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
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,595$7,495$7,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,688-2,874

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132016
ModelCTForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.9 in
Length170.1 in180.9 in
Width69.5 in70.7 in
Height56.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,131 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
32.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested125070%
Total Not Requested52530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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