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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: $30,428 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $44,360 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,280 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $38,343 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | LS | LS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 460L | 600h L | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $72,675 | $112,250 | $27,895 | $29,895 |
| Base Invoice | $64,681 | $99,904 | $26,094 | $27,992 |
| Luxury Value Edition | 965 | |||
| Cargo net | 64 | 64 | 48 | 48 |
| All-weather floor mats | 109 | 109 | 69 | 69 |
| Wiper de-icer | 100 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | ||
| Luxury Value Edition | 878 | |||
| Cargo net | 38 | 38 | 31 | 31 |
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 65 | 39 | 39 |
| Wiper de-icer | 86 | |||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,238 | 173 | 1,758 | 1,758 |
| Options (change) | 1,067 | 103 | 1,411 | 1,411 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | $74,788 | $113,298 | $30,428 | $32,428 |
| Total Invoice | $66,623 | $100,882 | $28,280 | $30,178 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,290 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,608 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | LS | LS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 460L | 600h L | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| 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 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 245/45-19 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $74,788 | $113,298 | $30,428 | $32,428 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,070 | -9,685 | 0 | -375 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $71,718 | $103,613 | $30,428 | $32,053 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $31,895 | $0 | $1,625 |
| Total Invoice | $66,623 | $100,882 | $28,280 | $30,178 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,735 | -8,624 | 0 | -349 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $63,888 | $92,258 | $28,280 | $29,829 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $28,370 | $0 | $1,549 |
Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | LS | LS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 460L | 600h L | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| 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 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $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 | ||
| 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 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Self-repairing paint | $0 | $0 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | $500 | $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 height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | $9,605 | $16,220 | $6,535 | $6,910 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,070 | $9,685 | $0 | $375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,735 | -8,624 | 0 | -349 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| 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 | 43.7 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 | 37.6 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.0 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L
| Luxury Value Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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