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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: $28,164

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $9,256

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,066

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $9,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelCTForesterForester
Trim200h2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,250 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $29,657 $24,330 $26,409
Luxury Package 2,170    
Lexus Display Audio 1,925    
Sunroof 1,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Cargo cover   166 166
iPod integration   223 223
Rear spoiler   367  
Satellite radio   453 453
Luxury Package 1,996    
Lexus Display Audio 1,772    
Sunroof 1,012    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Cargo cover   108 108
iPod integration   145 145
Rear spoiler   275  
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 5,195 1,474 1,107
Options (change) 4,780 1,041 766
Destination 975 695 695
Total Price $37,420 $28,164 $29,997
Total Invoice $35,412 $26,066 $27,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,921
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,961
Model Year201720092009
ModelCTForesterForester
Trim200h2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTT4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,420$28,164$29,997
Adjustments for Features0-665-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,420$27,499$29,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,598
Total Invoice$35,412$26,066$27,870
Adjustments for Features0-615-836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,412$25,451$27,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,583

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Features Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720092009
ModelCTForesterForester
Trim200h2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
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 app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$5,145$5,810$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$665$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-615-836

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Compass0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested135067%
Total Not Requested67533%
Lexus Display Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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