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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: $33,681

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,108

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelESForester
Trim3502.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,620 $29,995
Base Invoice $34,300 $28,084
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935  
Xenon HID headlights 565  
Alloy wheels, optional design 110  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 363
Power trunk closer 400  
Heated steering wheel 450  
Navigation Package 2,625  
Remote start 499 432
Bodyside moldings 199 240
Cargo net 64 48
Rear spoiler 319  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Navigation system   1,600
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699  
Xenon HID headlights 521  
Alloy wheels, optional design 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 272
Power trunk closer 368  
Heated steering wheel 416  
Navigation Package 2,423  
Remote start 310 324
Bodyside moldings 131 156
Cargo net 38 31
Rear spoiler 209  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 8,666 2,961
Options (change) 7,675 2,299
Destination 910 725
Total Price $46,196 $33,681
Total Invoice $42,885 $31,108

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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: $10,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,087
Model Year20142011
ModelESForester
Trim3502.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$46,196$33,681
Adjustments for Features-1,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,376$33,681
Total Invoice$42,885$31,108
Adjustments for Features-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,195$31,108

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142011
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 
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 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$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 
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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,580$5,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6900

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142011
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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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%

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

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