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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: $29,943

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $23,327

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,763

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelGSForester
Trim4302.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $51,375 $27,895
Base Invoice $44,694 $26,005
Rear spoiler 200 353
Sunroof 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
4-speed automatic   800
Rear spoiler 160 230
Sunroof 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 1,200 1,423
Options (change) 960 1,133
Destination 695 625
Total Price $53,270 $29,943
Total Invoice $46,349 $27,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,417
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,054
Model Year20062006
ModelGSForester
Trim4302.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$53,270$29,943
Adjustments for Features-2,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,360$29,943
Total Invoice$46,349$27,763
Adjustments for Features-2,5320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,817$27,763

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelGSForester
Trim4302.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$8,555$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5320

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelGSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in99.4 in
Length190.0 in176.6 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height56.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,916 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.757.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus GS 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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