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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: $37,392

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $19,947

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,674

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelGSForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,600 $34,295
Base Invoice $45,198 $32,028
Navigation system 0  
Blind spot warning system 700  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
Premium Package 1,400  
Lane departure prevention 500  
AWD 2,250  
Cargo net 64 90
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Power trunk closer 400  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,595
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Navigation system 0  
Blind spot warning system 644  
Adaptive cruise control 1,840  
Premium Package 1,288  
Lane departure prevention 460  
AWD 2,095  
Cargo net 38 58
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Power trunk closer 368  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,366
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 7,814 2,222
Options (change) 7,163 1,771
Destination 925 875
Total Price $57,339 $37,392
Total Invoice $53,286 $34,674

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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: $20,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,737
Model Year20152017
ModelGSForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$57,339$37,392
Adjustments for Features0-135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,339$37,257
Total Invoice$53,286$34,674
Adjustments for Features0-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,286$34,549

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152017
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
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
Backup collision intervention $150
Driver attention monitor$500 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,815$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-125

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested202573%
Total Not Requested75027%

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