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Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,727 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||||
| Difference: $20,787 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,517 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||||
| Difference: $19,401 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 200t F Sport | 350 | 350 F Sport | 450h | 450h F Sport | F | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $53,920 | $50,000 | $54,750 | $63,080 | $68,760 | $84,440 | $27,895 | $29,895 |
| Base Invoice | $50,061 | $46,500 | $50,869 | $58,666 | $63,891 | $78,529 | $26,094 | $27,992 |
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||||
| Cargo net | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 48 | 48 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 363 | 363 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | |||||||
| Navigation system | 1,600 | 888 | 888 | |||||
| Cargo net | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 31 | 31 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 272 | 272 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 2,294 | 564 | 564 | 564 | 564 | 64 | 2,057 | 1,689 |
| Options (change) | 2,068 | 468 | 468 | 468 | 468 | 38 | 1,648 | 1,372 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | $57,164 | $51,514 | $56,264 | $64,594 | $70,274 | $85,454 | $30,727 | $32,359 |
| Total Invoice | $53,079 | $47,918 | $52,287 | $60,084 | $65,309 | $79,517 | $28,517 | $30,139 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,382 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,050 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 200t F Sport | 350 | 350 F Sport | 450h | 450h F Sport | F | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 311hp V6 | 311hp V6 | 286hp V6 H | 286hp V6 H | 467hp V8 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | CVT-6 | CVT-6 | T8 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 | 255/35-19 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $57,164 | $51,514 | $56,264 | $64,594 | $70,274 | $85,454 | $30,727 | $32,359 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,230 | -1,230 | -6,155 | -2,445 | -6,245 | -5,880 | 0 | -175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,934 | $50,284 | $50,109 | $62,149 | $64,029 | $79,574 | $30,727 | $32,184 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $825 | $175 | $0 | $12,040 | $13,920 | $29,465 | $0 | $1,457 |
| Total Invoice | $53,079 | $47,918 | $52,287 | $60,084 | $65,309 | $79,517 | $28,517 | $30,139 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,785 | -1,144 | -5,720 | -2,274 | -5,804 | -5,471 | 0 | -163 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,294 | $46,774 | $46,567 | $57,810 | $59,505 | $74,046 | $28,517 | $29,976 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $727 | $207 | $0 | $11,243 | $12,938 | $27,479 | $0 | $1,459 |
Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 200t F Sport | 350 | 350 F Sport | 450h | 450h F Sport | F | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | ||||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $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 | $150 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $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 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $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 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $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 | ||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |||||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Performance meter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $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 | |||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | |||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| 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 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede | $1000 | |||||||
| 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 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $12,965 | $7,965 | $12,890 | $9,180 | $12,980 | $12,615 | $6,735 | $6,910 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,230 | $1,230 | $6,155 | $2,445 | $6,245 | $5,880 | $0 | $175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,785 | -1,144 | -5,720 | -2,274 | -5,804 | -5,471 | 0 | -163 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | GS | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 192.1 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,806 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.3 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.8 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.2 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.2 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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