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Lexus HS vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus HS vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,138

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,027

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,139

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelHSHSForesterForester
Trim250h250h Premium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,650 $37,420 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $31,531 $34,051 $24,930 $26,116
Rear spoiler 200 200 353 353
Heated front seats 440      
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       87
Rear spoiler 160 160 230 230
Heated front seats 352      
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       56
Options (change) 640 200 798 1,068
Options (change) 512 160 564 739
Destination 875 875 645 645
Total Price $36,165 $38,495 $28,138 $29,608
Total Invoice $32,918 $35,086 $26,139 $27,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,954
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelHSHSForesterForester
Trim250h250h Premium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine147hp I4 H147hp I4 H173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTA4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$36,165$38,495$28,138$29,608
Adjustments for Features-435-1,885-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,730$36,610$27,523$29,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$0$2,085
Total Invoice$32,918$35,086$26,139$27,500
Adjustments for Features-396-1,718-5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,522$33,368$25,568$27,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$846$0$1,932

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201020082008
ModelHSHSForesterForester
Trim250h250h Premium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$5,830$7,280$6,010$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$435$1,885$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-396-1,718-5710

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See a complete comparison of Lexus HS vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102008
ModelHSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length184.8 in176.6 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height59.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.157.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus HS vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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