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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: $33,009

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $19,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,628

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $18,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelGSForester
Trim3502.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,250 $29,995
Base Invoice $43,945 $28,084
Navigation system 1,735 1,600
Cargo net 64 48
Obstacle detection, rear 500 363
AWD 2,550  
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system 1,603 1,335
Cargo net 38 31
Obstacle detection, rear 430 272
AWD 2,374  
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Options (change) 4,849 2,289
Options (change) 4,445 1,819
Destination 895 725
Total Price $52,994 $33,009
Total Invoice $49,285 $30,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,676
Model Year20132011
ModelGSForester
Trim3502.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$52,994$33,009
Adjustments for Features-2,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,864$33,009
Total Invoice$49,285$30,628
Adjustments for Features-1,9810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,304$30,628

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
ModelGSForester
Trim3502.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,040$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9810

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
ModelGSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.0 in
Length190.7 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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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