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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: $37,802

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $44,756

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,105

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $38,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelLSForester
Trim460L2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $73,735 $36,090
Base Invoice $65,623 $33,675
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
AWD 3,525  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
Cargo net 64 68
All-weather floor mats 109 81
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
AWD 3,103  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760  
Cargo net 38 44
All-weather floor mats 65 52
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 7,948 797
Options (change) 6,646 515
Destination 875 915
Total Price $82,558 $37,802
Total Invoice $73,144 $35,105

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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: $45,376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,615
Model Year20092018
ModelLSForester
Trim460L2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine357hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$82,558$37,802
Adjustments for Features0-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,558$37,182
Total Invoice$73,144$35,105
Adjustments for Features0-576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,144$34,529

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
ModelLSForester
Trim460L2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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, passenger seat$150 
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$9,630$10,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-576

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
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 Weight4,712 lb.3,653 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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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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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