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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: $33,667

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $18,382

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,235

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $17,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelGSGSGSGSGSForesterForester
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,920 $50,000 $54,750 $63,080 $68,760 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $50,061 $46,500 $50,869 $58,666 $63,891 $28,785 $31,569
Navigation system 1,730            
Cargo net 64 64 64 64 64 90 90
Power trunk closer 400 400 400 400 400    
Lexus Safety System+   635   635      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror           224 224
Navigation and Eyesight Package           1,395 1,395
Door sill trim plates           38 38
Universal garage door opener           76 76
Navigation system 1,600            
Cargo net 38 38 38 38 38 58 58
Power trunk closer 368 368 368 368 368    
Lexus Safety System+   584   584      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror           145 145
Navigation and Eyesight Package           1,195 1,195
Door sill trim plates           24 24
Universal garage door opener           49 49
Options (change) 2,194 1,099 464 1,099 464 2,022 2,022
Options (change) 2,006 990 406 990 406 1,600 1,600
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 850 850
Total Price $57,064 $52,049 $56,164 $65,129 $70,174 $33,667 $36,667
Total Invoice $53,017 $48,440 $52,225 $60,606 $65,247 $31,235 $34,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,977
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelGSGSGSGSGSForesterForester
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$57,064$52,049$56,164$65,129$70,174$33,667$36,667
Adjustments for Features-3,095-245-3,020-1,460-3,1100-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,969$51,804$53,144$63,669$67,064$33,667$36,467
Cost Above Minimum$2,165$0$1,340$11,865$15,260$0$2,800
Total Invoice$53,017$48,440$52,225$60,606$65,247$31,235$34,019
Adjustments for Features-2,876-228-2,808-1,359-2,8920-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,141$48,212$49,417$59,247$62,355$31,235$33,833
Cost Above Minimum$1,929$0$1,205$11,035$14,143$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelGSGSGSGSGSForesterForester
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100  
CVT     $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert     $25$25
PIN Code Access     $10$10
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0 $0  
Hill descent control     $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Lane sway warning     $25$25
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Terrain selector     $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray     $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails     $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Rear spoiler$200 $200 $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Navigation map updates, three years     $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Boost gauge$75      
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights     $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Performance meter$150 $150 $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights     $50$50
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300  
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150 $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150 $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats     $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100 $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100 $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim $300 $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 $1000 $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,365$8,515$11,290$9,730$11,380$8,270$8,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,095$245$3,020$1,460$3,110$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,876-228-2,808-1,359-2,8920-186

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
ModelGSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length192.1 in180.9 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,806 lb.3,297 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
16.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.274.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested155072%
Total Not Requested60028%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested155072%
Total Not Requested60028%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i 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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested202595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested202595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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