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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: $29,621

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $18,289

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,490

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $14,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelGSGSGSForesterForester
Trim350460450h2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $24,330 $26,409
Cargo net 59 59 59 46 46
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 367  
Satellite radio 486 486 486 453 453
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500 1,800 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
Universal garage door opener       82 82
Cargo net 35 35 35 30 30
Rear spoiler 160 160 160 275  
Satellite radio 389 389 389 340 340
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275 1,647 1,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
Universal garage door opener       54 54
Options (change) 2,595 2,595 2,245 2,931 2,564
Options (change) 2,139 2,139 1,859 2,465 2,193
Destination 765 765 765 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $47,910 $56,380 $57,510 $29,621 $31,454
Total Invoice $42,107 $49,031 $50,428 $27,490 $29,297

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,044
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,523
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelGSGSGSForesterForester
Trim350460450h2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$47,910$56,380$57,510$29,621$31,454
Adjustments for Features-1,245-3,095-3,8200-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,665$53,285$53,690$29,621$31,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$7,025$0$1,598
Total Invoice$42,107$49,031$50,428$27,490$29,297
Adjustments for Features-1,094-2,692-3,3500-219
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,013$46,339$47,078$27,490$29,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,326$6,065$0$1,588

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelGSGSGSForesterForester
Trim350460450h2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Cassette player$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Surround sound   $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Headlight washers  $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Total Value of Features$7,080$8,930$9,655$5,835$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$3,095$3,820$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,094-2,692-3,3500-219

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelGSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.0 in
Length190.0 in179.5 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.768.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

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%

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

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