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Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,308

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,817

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,104

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelESForester
Trim3302.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,300 $29,995
Base Invoice $28,640 $28,084
Stability control 650  
Navigation system 2,200 1,000
Xenon HID headlights 640  
Heated front seats 640  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Bodyside moldings   240
Stability control 520  
Navigation system 1,843 888
Xenon HID headlights 512  
Heated front seats 512  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 4,130 1,518
Options (change) 3,387 1,225
Destination 695 795
Total Price $37,125 $32,308
Total Invoice $32,722 $30,104

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,649
Model Year20062013
ModelESForester
Trim3302.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine218hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-17
Total Price$37,125$32,308
Adjustments for Features0-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,125$30,128
Total Invoice$32,722$30,104
Adjustments for Features0-2,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,722$28,073

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062013
ModelESForester
Trim3302.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$4,480$6,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,031

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062013
ModelESForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.0 in
Length191.1 in169.5 in
Width71.3 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.568.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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