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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: $32,311

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,538

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,108

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelESForester
Trim3502.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,175 $29,895
Base Invoice $31,892 $27,992
Navigation system 2,465 1,000
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535  
Rear spoiler 299  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 363
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Navigation system 2,085 888
Ultra Luxury Package 2,828  
Rear spoiler 199  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 272
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Options (change) 6,799 1,641
Options (change) 5,512 1,341
Destination 875 775
Total Price $42,849 $32,311
Total Invoice $38,279 $30,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,693
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,416
Model Year20102012
ModelESForester
Trim3502.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$42,849$32,311
Adjustments for Features-8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,004$32,311
Total Invoice$38,279$30,108
Adjustments for Features-7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,524$30,108

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012
ModelESForester
Trim3502.5 XT Touring
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 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
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 
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 release, second row seats $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,230$6,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7550

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012
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

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested70035%
Total Not Requested130065%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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