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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: $29,943

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,461

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,873

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelESForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,120 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,253 $26,116
Premium Package 1,280  
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
Heated front seats 640  
Rear spoiler 299 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
4-speed automatic   800
Premium Package 1,098  
Bluetooth cell phone link 240  
Heated front seats 512  
Rear spoiler 199 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 2,519 1,423
Options (change) 2,049 1,132
Destination 765 625
Total Price $37,404 $29,943
Total Invoice $33,067 $27,873

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,901
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,699
Model Year20082007
ModelESForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$37,404$29,943
Adjustments for Features-5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,844$29,943
Total Invoice$33,067$27,873
Adjustments for Features-4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,572$27,873

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082007
ModelESForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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 
Trip computer$150 
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 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$6,380$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4950

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082007
ModelESForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length191.1 in176.6 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.757.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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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