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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: $31,688

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $21,211

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,927

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $16,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelGXForesterForesterForester
Trim4702.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,315 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $41,164 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,250      
All-weather floor mats 99 69 69 69
Rear spoiler 551 368 368  
Satellite radio 486 432    
Class III trailer hitch 433      
Rugged Package   887 887 887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Navigation system   1,800 1,600 1,600
Universal garage door opener   93 93 93
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Class II trailer hitch   468 468 468
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,633      
All-weather floor mats 59 39 39 39
Rear spoiler 345 276 276  
Satellite radio 389 324    
Class III trailer hitch 309      
Rugged Package   608 608 608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Navigation system   1,501 1,335 1,335
Universal garage door opener   61 61 61
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Class II trailer hitch   351 351 351
Options (change) 4,819 4,468 3,836 3,468
Options (change) 3,735 3,388 2,898 2,622
Destination 765 725 725 725
Total Price $52,899 $31,688 $32,556 $34,188
Total Invoice $45,664 $28,927 $29,809 $31,431

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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: $16,501
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,671
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelGXForesterForesterForester
Trim4702.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V8170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4T4T4
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 14140, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$52,899$31,688$32,556$34,188
Adjustments for Features-4,7100-700-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,189$31,688$31,856$33,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$168$1,625
Total Invoice$45,664$28,927$29,809$31,431
Adjustments for Features-4,0660-641-804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,598$28,927$29,168$30,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$241$1,700

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelGXForesterForesterForester
Trim4702.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
AWD w/low range$2200   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control$250   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200   
Running boards$350   
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25   
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Barometer$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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   
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
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$9,895$5,185$5,885$6,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,710$0$700$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0660-641-804

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

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