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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: $31,804

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $21,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,333

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $17,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelGXForesterForesterForester
Trim4702.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,615 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $41,900 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,250      
All-weather floor mats 109 72 72 72
Satellite radio 486      
Rear spoiler 551      
Class III trailer hitch 433      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198 198 198
Navigation system   1,100    
Roof rack crossbars   199 199 199
Door sill trim plates   36 36 36
Universal garage door opener   74 74 74
Rear bumper protector   92 92 92
Cargo cover   182 182 182
AC power outlet   409 409 409
Class II trailer hitch   622 622 622
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,633      
All-weather floor mats 69 46 46 46
Satellite radio 389      
Rear spoiler 345      
Class III trailer hitch 309      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128 128 128
Navigation system   975    
Roof rack crossbars   117 117 117
Door sill trim plates   23 23 23
Universal garage door opener   48 48 48
Rear bumper protector   59 59 59
Cargo cover   118 118 118
AC power outlet   306 306 306
Class II trailer hitch   466 466 466
Options (change) 4,829 2,984 1,884 1,884
Options (change) 3,745 2,286 1,311 1,311
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $53,269 $31,804 $32,704 $35,704
Total Invoice $46,470 $29,333 $30,187 $32,972

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,293
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelGXForesterForesterForester
Trim4702.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V8170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 14?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$53,269$31,804$32,704$35,704
Adjustments for Features-3,2600-200-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,009$31,804$32,504$35,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$46,470$29,333$30,187$32,972
Adjustments for Features-2,8440-185-369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,626$29,333$30,002$32,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$669$3,270

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009201420142014
ModelGXForesterForesterForester
Trim4702.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD w/low range$2200   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
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 cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200   
Running boards$350   
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
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   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200   
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   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,295$6,035$6,235$6,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,260$0$200$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8440-185-369

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
ModelGXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length188.2 in180.9 in
Width74.0 in70.7 in
Height74.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,872 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.5 ft374.7 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 audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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