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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: $36,701

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $38,922

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,041

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $31,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelLSForester
Trim460L2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $71,000 $33,795
Base Invoice $61,770 $31,569
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
All-weather floor mats 99 72
Cargo net 59 90
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395
Universal garage door opener   76
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760  
All-weather floor mats 59 46
Cargo net 35 58
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 3,908 2,056
Options (change) 3,134 1,622
Destination 715 850
Total Price $75,623 $36,701
Total Invoice $65,619 $34,041

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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: $39,937
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,519
Model Year20072016
ModelLSForester
Trim460L2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine380hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$75,623$36,701
Adjustments for Features0-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,623$35,686
Total Invoice$65,619$34,041
Adjustments for Features0-941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,619$33,100

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072016
ModelLSForester
Trim460L2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power door closers$300 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
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 fog lights $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 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row 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$7,105$8,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-941

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072016
ModelLSForester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.7 in103.9 in
Length202.8 in180.9 in
Width73.8 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,332 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.074.7 ft3

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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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested77536%

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