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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: $36,667

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $19,472

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,019

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelGSForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,600 $33,795
Base Invoice $45,198 $31,569
Navigation system 0  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
Premium Package 1,400  
Lane departure prevention 500  
AWD 2,250  
Cargo net 64 90
Power trunk closer 400  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Navigation system 0  
Adaptive cruise control 1,840  
Premium Package 1,288  
Lane departure prevention 460  
AWD 2,095  
Cargo net 38 58
Power trunk closer 368  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 6,614 2,022
Options (change) 6,089 1,600
Destination 925 850
Total Price $56,139 $36,667
Total Invoice $52,212 $34,019

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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: $18,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,942
Model Year20152016
ModelGSForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$56,139$36,667
Adjustments for Features-1,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,794$36,667
Total Invoice$52,212$34,019
Adjustments for Features-1,2510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,961$34,019

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152016
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
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver attention monitor$500 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$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 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,465$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2510

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152016
ModelGSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length190.7 in180.9 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested62576%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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