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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: $29,636

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $21,288

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,563

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $19,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelGSForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,700 $27,895
Base Invoice $44,361 $26,005
AWD 2,250  
Cargo net 64 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
4-speed automatic   800
AWD 2,095  
Cargo net 38 30
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 2,314 1,116
Options (change) 2,133 933
Destination 910 625
Total Price $50,924 $29,636
Total Invoice $47,404 $27,563

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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: $16,943
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,796
Model Year20142006
ModelGSForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$50,924$29,636
Adjustments for Features-4,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,579$29,636
Total Invoice$47,404$27,563
Adjustments for Features-4,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,359$27,563

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142006
ModelGSForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system$25 
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
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
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$10,365$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0450

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142006
ModelGSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in99.4 in
Length190.7 in176.6 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.357.7 ft3

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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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