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Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,721

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $21,699

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,265

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $20,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelGSGSGSGSForesterForester
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F Sport2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,980 $50,695 $54,810 $68,680 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $50,127 $47,147 $50,932 $63,824 $30,887 $33,675
Navigation system 0          
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 68 68
LED headlights 1,160 1,160 1,160 1,160    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 500    
Heated steering wheel 150 150 150      
Power trunk closer 400 400 400 400    
Premium Package   1,760        
AWD   -330        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   650        
Rear spoiler   395        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         230 230
Door sill trim plates         53 53
Universal garage door opener         120 120
Navigation system 0          
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 44 44
LED headlights 1,067 1,067 1,067 1,067    
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 430 430    
Heated steering wheel 139 139 139      
Power trunk closer 368 368 368 368    
Premium Package   1,619        
AWD   -308        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   599        
Rear spoiler   250        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         149 149
Door sill trim plates         34 34
Universal garage door opener         78 78
Options (change) 2,275 4,750 2,275 2,125 716 716
Options (change) 2,043 4,203 2,043 1,904 463 463
Destination 975 975 975 975 915 915
Total Price $57,230 $56,420 $58,060 $71,780 $34,721 $37,721
Total Invoice $53,145 $52,325 $53,950 $66,703 $32,265 $35,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,980
Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelGSGSGSGSForesterForester
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F Sport2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT8T6T8CVT-6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/40-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$57,230$56,420$58,060$71,780$34,721$37,721
Adjustments for Features-1,690-1,165-1,615-1,6050-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,540$55,255$56,445$70,175$34,721$37,421
Cost Above Minimum$285$0$1,190$14,920$0$2,700
Total Invoice$53,145$52,325$53,950$66,703$32,265$35,053
Adjustments for Features-1,569-1,080-1,501-1,4910-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,576$51,245$52,449$65,212$32,265$34,774
Cost Above Minimum$331$0$1,204$13,967$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelGSGSGSGSForesterForester
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F Sport2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100  
CVT    $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0$0  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400  
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Terrain selector    $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo tray    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Boost gauge$75     
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights    $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Performance meter$150 $150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim $300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,765$9,240$9,690$9,680$8,075$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$1,165$1,615$1,605$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,569-1,080-1,501-1,4910-279

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
ModelGSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length192.1 in180.9 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,806 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.274.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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