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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: $28,293

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $22,721

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,233

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $21,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620072007
ModelGSGSGSGSGSForesterForester
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F SportF2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,920 $50,000 $54,750 $68,760 $84,440 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $50,061 $46,500 $50,869 $63,891 $78,529 $24,930 $26,116
Cargo net 64 64 64 64 64 46 46
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           42  
Universal garage door opener           87 87
Rear spoiler           353 353
Satellite radio           445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             183
Cargo net 38 38 38 38 38 30 30
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           28  
Universal garage door opener           56 56
Rear spoiler           230 230
Satellite radio           334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             119
Options (change) 64 64 64 64 64 973 1,114
Options (change) 38 38 38 38 38 678 769
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 625 625
Total Price $54,934 $51,014 $55,764 $69,774 $85,454 $28,293 $29,634
Total Invoice $51,049 $47,488 $51,857 $64,879 $79,517 $26,233 $27,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,771
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,500
Model Year2016201620162016201620072007
ModelGSGSGSGSGSForesterForester
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F SportF2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H467hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT-6T8A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12120, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$54,934$51,014$55,764$69,774$85,454$28,293$29,634
Adjustments for Features-8,770-4,445-9,370-9,460-9,420-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,164$46,569$46,394$60,314$76,034$27,393$29,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$230$14,150$29,870$0$2,241
Total Invoice$51,049$47,488$51,857$64,879$79,517$26,233$27,510
Adjustments for Features-8,150-4,138-8,714-8,796-8,766-8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,899$43,350$43,143$56,083$70,751$25,399$27,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$451$244$13,184$27,852$0$2,111

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620162016201620072007
ModelGSGSGSGSGSForesterForester
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F SportF2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100   
4-speed automatic     $800 
5-speed manual      $0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850$850   
Cruise control $150   $150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400 $400$400   
Obstacle detection, front    $150  
Obstacle detection, rear    $250  
Pedestrian detection$50 $50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Roof rack     $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
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   
Wiper de-icer   $25 $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside cladding     $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300  
Hood scoop      $100
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system $600$600$600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25      
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Boost gauge$75      
Fog lights     $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights    $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Performance meter$150 $150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100   
Carbon fiber trim    $200  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
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  
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede    $1000  
Wood trim $300     
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 $1000$1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500   
Auto-leveling rear shocks     $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,515$10,190$15,115$15,205$15,165$6,645$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,770$4,445$9,370$9,460$9,420$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,150-4,138-8,714-8,796-8,766-8340

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162007
ModelGSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in99.4 in
Length192.1 in176.6 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,806 lb.3,166 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
16.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.257.7 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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