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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: $7,331

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,763

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelESForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,320 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,774 $26,005
Premium Plus Package 1,280  
Rear side airbags 250  
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
Rear spoiler 299 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
4-speed automatic   800
Premium Plus Package 1,152  
Rear side airbags 200  
Bluetooth cell phone link 240  
Rear spoiler 199 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 2,129 1,423
Options (change) 1,791 1,133
Destination 825 625
Total Price $37,274 $29,943
Total Invoice $33,390 $27,763

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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: $6,021
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,454
Model Year20092006
ModelESForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$37,274$29,943
Adjustments for Features-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,964$29,943
Total Invoice$33,390$27,763
Adjustments for Features-1,1730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,217$27,763

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
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 
Rear side airbags$300 
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 
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
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$7,205$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1730

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
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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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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%

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