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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: $33,467

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $21,143

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,037

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $19,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720152015
ModelGSGSGSGSGSForesterForester
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,980 $50,695 $54,810 $63,635 $68,680 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $50,127 $47,147 $50,932 $59,181 $63,824 $28,144 $30,927
Navigation system 0            
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 65 90 90
Power trunk closer 400 400 400 400 400    
Premium Package   1,760          
AWD   -330          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   650          
Rear spoiler   395   395      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror           224 224
Navigation and Eyesight Package           1,895 1,895
Door sill trim plates           38 38
Universal garage door opener           76 76
Navigation system 0            
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 39 58 58
Power trunk closer 368 368 368 368 368    
Premium Package   1,619          
AWD   -308          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   599          
Rear spoiler   250   250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror           145 145
Navigation and Eyesight Package           1,638 1,638
Door sill trim plates           24 24
Universal garage door opener           49 49
Options (change) 465 2,940 465 860 465 2,522 2,522
Options (change) 407 2,567 407 657 407 2,043 2,043
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 850 850
Total Price $55,420 $54,610 $56,250 $65,470 $70,120 $33,467 $36,467
Total Invoice $51,509 $50,689 $52,314 $60,813 $65,206 $31,037 $33,820

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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: $18,313
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,025
Model Year2017201720172017201720152015
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
TransmissionT8T6T8CVT-6CVT-6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
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$55,420$54,610$56,250$65,470$70,120$33,467$36,467
Adjustments for Features-3,355-2,830-3,280-1,920-3,3700-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,065$51,780$52,970$63,550$66,750$33,467$36,267
Cost Above Minimum$285$0$1,190$11,770$14,970$0$2,800
Total Invoice$51,509$50,689$52,314$60,813$65,206$31,037$33,820
Adjustments for Features-3,118-2,627-3,050-1,783-3,1340-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,391$48,062$49,264$59,030$62,072$31,037$33,635
Cost Above Minimum$329$0$1,202$10,968$14,010$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720172017201720152015
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    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100     
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100  
CVT     $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0 $0$0$0  
AWD $1700   $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
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$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
Vehicle health reports$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  
Roof rails     $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers     $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
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
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  
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$300  
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 $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$10,840$11,290$9,930$11,380$8,010$8,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,355$2,830$3,280$1,920$3,370$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,118-2,627-3,050-1,783-3,1340-185

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172015
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 reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

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?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

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