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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: $7,046

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,763

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelESForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,175 $27,895
Base Invoice $31,892 $26,005
Heated front seats 640  
Rear spoiler 299 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
4-speed automatic   800
Heated front seats 512  
Rear spoiler 199 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 939 1,423
Options (change) 711 1,133
Destination 875 625
Total Price $36,989 $29,943
Total Invoice $33,478 $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: $5,611
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,416
Model Year20102006
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$36,989$29,943
Adjustments for Features-1,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,554$29,943
Total Invoice$33,478$27,763
Adjustments for Features-1,2990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,179$27,763

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
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 audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$7,330$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2990

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
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
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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