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Lexus GX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,610

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $21,289

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,747

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $16,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelGXForesterForester
Trim4702.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,315 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $41,164 $24,355 $26,707
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,250    
All-weather floor mats 99 69 69
Rear spoiler 551 367  
Satellite radio 486 453 453
Class III trailer hitch 433    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Rear bumper protector   78 78
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Cargo cover   166 166
Wheel-lip moldings   432 432
Class II trailer hitch   468 468
Skid plates   584 584
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,633    
All-weather floor mats 59 39 39
Rear spoiler 345 275  
Satellite radio 389 340 340
Class III trailer hitch 309    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Navigation system   1,501 1,501
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Rear bumper protector   51 51
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Cargo cover   108 108
Wheel-lip moldings   324 324
Class II trailer hitch   351 351
Skid plates   380 380
Options (change) 4,819 4,920 4,553
Options (change) 3,735 3,697 3,422
Destination 765 695 695
Total Price $52,899 $31,610 $33,743
Total Invoice $45,664 $28,747 $30,824

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,529
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,808
Model Year200820102010
ModelGXForesterForester
Trim4702.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4T4
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 14140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$52,899$31,610$33,743
Adjustments for Features-4,7600-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,139$31,610$33,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,898
Total Invoice$45,664$28,747$30,824
Adjustments for Features-4,1090-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,555$28,747$30,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,862

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820102010
ModelGXForesterForester
Trim4702.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
AWD w/low range$2200  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
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$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200  
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Barometer$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$10,245$5,485$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,760$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1090-215

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082010
ModelGXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.0 in
Length188.2 in179.5 in
Width74.0 in70.1 in
Height74.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,872 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.5 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 470

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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