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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: $36,815

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,834

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,133

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelGSForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $32,995
Base Invoice $42,210 $30,836
Navigation system 1,165  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Rear spoiler 200  
Cargo net 59 87
AWD 1,950  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Navigation system 1,068  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290  
Rear spoiler 172  
Cargo net 35 56
AWD 1,756  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Options (change) 4,874 2,995
Options (change) 4,321 2,472
Destination 875 825
Total Price $52,649 $36,815
Total Invoice $47,406 $34,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,064
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,486
Model Year20112014
ModelGSForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$52,649$36,815
Adjustments for Features0-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,649$36,585
Total Invoice$47,406$34,133
Adjustments for Features0-213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,406$33,920

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112014
ModelGSForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,055$7,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-213

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112014
ModelGSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length190.0 in180.9 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,965 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.774.7 ft3

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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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

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