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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: $31,482

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $6,488

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,341

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $5,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020152015
ModelHSHSForesterForester
Trim250h250h Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,650 $37,420 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $31,531 $34,051 $28,144 $30,927
Heated front seats 440      
Rear spoiler 200 200    
LED headlights 1,805 1,805    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224 224
Door sill trim plates     38 38
Universal garage door opener     76 76
Heated front seats 352      
Rear spoiler 160 160    
LED headlights 1,444 1,444    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145 145
Door sill trim plates     24 24
Universal garage door opener     49 49
Options (change) 2,445 2,005 537 537
Options (change) 1,956 1,604 347 347
Destination 875 875 850 850
Total Price $37,970 $40,300 $31,482 $34,482
Total Invoice $34,362 $36,530 $29,341 $32,124

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,918
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,286
Model Year2010201020152015
ModelHSHSForesterForester
Trim250h250h Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine147hp I4 H147hp I4 H170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,970$40,300$31,482$34,482
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-2,430-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,970$38,850$29,052$31,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$0$2,800
Total Invoice$34,362$36,530$29,341$32,124
Adjustments for Features0-1,314-2,265-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,362$35,216$27,076$29,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$854$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201020152015
ModelHSHSForesterForester
Trim250h250h Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$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  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
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, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,355$6,805$7,785$7,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$2,430$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,314-2,265-2,450

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102015
ModelHSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length184.8 in180.9 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height59.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.174.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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