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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: $36,887

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $39,786

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,179

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $32,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelLSForester
Trim460L2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $72,900 $32,995
Base Invoice $63,423 $30,836
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
All-weather floor mats 99 72
Cargo net 59 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
All-weather floor mats 59 46
Cargo net 35 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Options (change) 3,008 3,067
Options (change) 2,374 2,518
Destination 765 825
Total Price $76,673 $36,887
Total Invoice $66,562 $34,179

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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: $40,341
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,897
Model Year20082014
ModelLSForester
Trim460L2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine380hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$76,673$36,887
Adjustments for Features0-555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,673$36,332
Total Invoice$66,562$34,179
Adjustments for Features0-514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,562$33,665

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
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
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $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 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 door panel trim$250 
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$7,680$8,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-514

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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