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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: $33,445

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $24,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,912

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $22,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelGXGXForester
Trim460460 Premium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,795 $58,590 $29,995
Base Invoice $49,492 $53,904 $28,084
Cargo cover 150   166
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 363
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Navigation system 1,990   1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     93
Bodyside moldings     240
Cargo cover 140   108
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 272
Xenon HID headlights 749    
Navigation system 1,840   1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     61
Bodyside moldings     156
Options (change) 3,455 500 2,725
Options (change) 3,189 460 2,103
Destination 895 895 725
Total Price $58,145 $59,985 $33,445
Total Invoice $53,576 $55,259 $30,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,620
Model Year201320132011
ModelGXGXForester
Trim460460 Premium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V8301hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG15/20 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$58,145$59,985$33,445
Adjustments for Features-7,645-8,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,500$51,465$33,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$965$0
Total Invoice$53,576$55,259$30,912
Adjustments for Features-7,044-7,8490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,532$47,410$30,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$878$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320132011
ModelGXGXForester
Trim460460 Premium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system$600 $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Total Value of Features$13,730$14,605$6,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,645$8,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,044-7,8490

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
ModelGXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.0 in
Length189.2 in179.5 in
Width74.2 in70.1 in
Height74.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,305 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.7 ft368.3 ft3

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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%

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