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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: $32,647

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,384

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,070

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelESForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,370 $28,495
Base Invoice $34,068 $26,707
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,745  
Xenon HID headlights 515  
Alloy wheels, optional design 110  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Power trunk closer 400  
Heated steering wheel 480  
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935  
Rear spoiler 319  
Cargo net 64 46
Bodyside moldings 199 238
Remote start 499 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Navigation system   1,800
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,452  
Xenon HID headlights 473  
Alloy wheels, optional design 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Power trunk closer 368  
Heated steering wheel 443  
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699  
Rear spoiler 209  
Cargo net 38 30
Bodyside moldings 131 155
Remote start 310 324
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Navigation system   1,501
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 9,766 3,457
Options (change) 8,683 2,668
Destination 895 695
Total Price $47,031 $32,647
Total Invoice $43,646 $30,070

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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: $11,374
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,783
Model Year20132010
ModelESForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$47,031$32,647
Adjustments for Features-3,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,021$32,647
Total Invoice$43,646$30,070
Adjustments for Features-2,7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,853$30,070

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132010
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,780$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7930

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132010
ModelESForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.0 in
Length192.7 in179.5 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.268.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested75047%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

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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