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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: $31,247

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $16,152

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,029

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $13,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020132013
ModelGSGSGSForesterForester
Trim350460450h2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,600 $54,070 $57,450 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $41,040 $48,121 $51,704 $26,586 $28,084
Navigation system 165 165 1,665 1,000 1,000
Cargo net 59 59 59 48 48
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   363 363
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 368  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185
Universal garage door opener       93 93
Navigation system 148 148 1,423 888 888
Cargo net 35 35 35 31 31
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400   272 272
Rear spoiler 160 160 160 276  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120
Universal garage door opener       61 61
Options (change) 924 924 1,924 2,057 1,689
Options (change) 743 743 1,618 1,648 1,372
Destination 875 875 875 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $47,399 $55,869 $58,949 $31,247 $32,479
Total Invoice $42,658 $49,739 $52,897 $29,029 $30,251

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,657
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,184
Model Year20102010201020132013
ModelGSGSGSForesterForester
Trim350460450h2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$47,399$55,869$58,949$31,247$32,479
Adjustments for Features-495-2,345-2,6700-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,904$53,524$56,279$31,247$32,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$9,375$0$1,057
Total Invoice$42,658$49,739$52,897$29,029$30,251
Adjustments for Features-445-2,088-2,3960-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,213$47,651$50,501$29,029$30,088
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,438$8,288$0$1,059

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102010201020132013
ModelGSGSGSForesterForester
Trim350460450h2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
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 height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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 release, second row seats   $50$50
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$6,380$8,230$8,555$5,885$6,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$495$2,345$2,670$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-445-2,088-2,3960-163

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102013
ModelGSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.0 in
Length190.0 in169.5 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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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