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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: $31,408

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,302

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelESForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,320 $28,195
Base Invoice $30,774 $26,409
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250  
Rear spoiler 299  
Satellite radio 486 453
Premium Plus Package 1,280  
Rear side airbags 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   82
Navigation system   1,800
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408  
Rear spoiler 199  
Satellite radio 389 340
Premium Plus Package 1,152  
Rear side airbags 200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   54
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 6,565 2,518
Options (change) 5,348 2,163
Destination 825 695
Total Price $41,710 $31,408
Total Invoice $36,947 $29,267

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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: $9,367
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,852
Model Year20092009
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$41,710$31,408
Adjustments for Features-9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,775$31,408
Total Invoice$36,947$29,267
Adjustments for Features-8280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,119$29,267

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$6,680$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8280

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
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 link100No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested95053%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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