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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: $31,255

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,099

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,076

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelESForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,120 $28,495
Base Invoice $30,253 $26,707
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250  
Premium Package 1,280  
Rear spoiler 299  
Heated front seats 640  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Navigation system   1,800
Universal garage door opener   82
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408  
Premium Package 1,098  
Rear spoiler 199  
Heated front seats 512  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Navigation system   1,501
Universal garage door opener   54
Options (change) 6,469 2,065
Options (change) 5,217 1,674
Destination 765 695
Total Price $41,354 $31,255
Total Invoice $36,235 $29,076

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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: $9,989
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,063
Model Year20082010
ModelESForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$41,354$31,255
Adjustments for Features-1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,244$31,255
Total Invoice$36,235$29,076
Adjustments for Features-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,139$29,076

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082010
ModelESForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$5,630$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-960

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082010
ModelESForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length191.1 in179.5 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.768.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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