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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: $35,234

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $23,531

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,800

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelLSForester
Trim4302.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,525 $33,795
Base Invoice $49,176 $31,569
Satellite radio 486  
Cargo net 59 90
Proximity key 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Universal garage door opener   76
Satellite radio 389  
Cargo net 35 58
Proximity key 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 1,545 589
Options (change) 1,224 381
Destination 695 850
Total Price $58,765 $35,234
Total Invoice $51,095 $32,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,561
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,185
Model Year20062016
ModelLSForester
Trim4302.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine278hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)178, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$58,765$35,234
Adjustments for Features0-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,765$33,204
Total Invoice$51,095$32,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,095$30,910

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelLSForester
Trim4302.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
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 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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 cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,115$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,890

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelLSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.2 in103.9 in
Length197.4 in180.9 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height58.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.274.7 ft3

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

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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