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Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $29,323 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | ||||
| Difference: $45,460 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,254 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | ||||
| Difference: $39,347 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | LS | LS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 460L | 600h L | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $73,735 | $106,035 | $25,995 | $28,195 |
| Base Invoice | $65,623 | $94,370 | $24,330 | $26,409 |
| Cargo net | 64 | 64 | 46 | 46 |
| All-weather floor mats | 109 | 109 | 69 | 69 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 82 | 82 | ||
| Satellite radio | 453 | 453 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| Cargo net | 38 | 38 | 30 | 30 |
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 65 | 39 | 39 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 54 | 54 | ||
| Satellite radio | 340 | 340 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,647 | 1,650 | ||
| Options (change) | 173 | 173 | 2,633 | 2,633 |
| Options (change) | 103 | 103 | 2,229 | 2,232 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 695 | 695 |
| Total Price | $74,783 | $107,083 | $29,323 | $31,523 |
| Total Invoice | $66,601 | $95,348 | $27,254 | $29,336 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,915 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,190 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | LS | LS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 460L | 600h L | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 380hp V8 | 389hp V8 H | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T8 | CVT-8 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 450, 19 | 140, 6 | 140, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 245/45-19 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $74,783 | $107,083 | $29,323 | $31,523 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,545 | -10,085 | 0 | -435 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $71,238 | $96,998 | $29,323 | $31,088 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $25,760 | $0 | $1,765 |
| Total Invoice | $66,601 | $95,348 | $27,254 | $29,336 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,157 | -8,980 | 0 | -405 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $63,444 | $86,368 | $27,254 | $28,931 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $22,924 | $0 | $1,677 |
Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | LS | LS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 460L | 600h L | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| RWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon + LED headlights | $800 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active steering | $1000 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,555 | $16,095 | $6,010 | $6,445 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,545 | $10,085 | $0 | $435 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,157 | -8,980 | 0 | -405 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | LS | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 202.8 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,333 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.0 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 38% |
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