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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: $30,679

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $11,446

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,486

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $9,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelHSHSForesterForester
Trim250h250h Premium2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,330 $39,100 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $33,061 $35,581 $26,094 $27,992
Navigation Package 2,125 2,125    
Rearview camera 350      
Rear spoiler 200 200 368  
Heated front seats 440      
LED headlights 1,805 1,805    
Obstacle detection, rear   500 363 363
Wide-view front camera   700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Navigation system     1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Navigation Package 1,942 1,942    
Rearview camera 302      
Rear spoiler 172 172 276  
Heated front seats 378      
LED headlights 1,552 1,552    
Obstacle detection, rear   430 272 272
Wide-view front camera   602    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Navigation system     888 888
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Options (change) 4,920 5,330 2,009 1,641
Options (change) 4,346 4,698 1,617 1,341
Destination 875 875 775 775
Total Price $42,125 $45,305 $30,679 $32,311
Total Invoice $38,282 $41,154 $28,486 $30,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,660
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelHSHSForesterForester
Trim250h250h Premium2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine147hp I4 H147hp I4 H170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$42,125$45,305$30,679$32,311
Adjustments for Features0-2,000-930-1,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,125$43,305$29,749$31,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,180$0$1,457
Total Invoice$38,282$41,154$28,486$30,108
Adjustments for Features0-1,817-864-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,282$39,337$27,622$29,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,055$0$1,456

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelHSHSForesterForester
Trim250h250h Premium2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Wide-view front camera $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals   $75
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  
Total Value of Features$5,780$7,780$6,710$6,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000$930$1,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,817-864-1,030

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelHSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length184.8 in179.5 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height59.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.168.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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