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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: $29,691

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $45,907

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,596

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $39,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelLSForester
Trim460L2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $70,925 $27,895
Base Invoice $63,122 $26,005
AWD 3,525  
Wiper de-icer 100  
Cargo net 64 46
All-weather floor mats 109 55
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   800
AWD 3,138  
Wiper de-icer 80  
Cargo net 38 30
All-weather floor mats 65 33
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 3,798 1,171
Options (change) 3,321 966
Destination 875 625
Total Price $75,598 $29,691
Total Invoice $67,318 $27,596

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,990
Model Year20102006
ModelLSForester
Trim460L2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine357hp V8230hp H4
TransmissionT8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$75,598$29,691
Adjustments for Features-7,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,038$29,691
Total Invoice$67,318$27,596
Adjustments for Features-6,7320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,586$27,596

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
ModelLSForester
Trim460L2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
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 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
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 
Total Value of Features$13,230$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,7320

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
ModelLSForester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.7 in99.4 in
Length202.8 in176.6 in
Width73.8 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.057.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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