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Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,719

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $30,026

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,407

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $23,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelLSForester
Trim4302.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,525 $29,995
Base Invoice $49,176 $28,084
Modern Luxury Package 4,980  
Cargo net 59 48
Satellite radio 486  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Bodyside moldings   240
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Modern Luxury Package 4,040  
Cargo net 35 31
Satellite radio 389  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Bodyside moldings   156
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Options (change) 5,525 1,929
Options (change) 4,464 1,528
Destination 695 795
Total Price $62,745 $32,719
Total Invoice $54,335 $30,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,321
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,317
Model Year20062013
ModelLSForester
Trim4302.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine278hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$62,745$32,719
Adjustments for Features-7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,040$32,719
Total Invoice$54,335$30,407
Adjustments for Features-6110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,724$30,407

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062013
ModelLSForester
Trim4302.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$7,115$6,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6110

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062013
ModelLSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.2 in103.0 in
Length197.4 in169.5 in
Width72.0 in70.1 in
Height58.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.268.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested145059%
Total Not Requested100041%

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 information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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