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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: $36,739 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $42,354 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,065 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $38,717 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | LS | Forester |
| Trim | 460L | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $73,175 | $33,795 |
| Base Invoice | $67,323 | $31,569 |
| Luxury Value Edition | 965 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 1,500 | |
| AWD | 2,305 | |
| Wiper de-icer | 100 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 109 | 72 |
| Cargo net | 64 | 90 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,395 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | |
| Luxury Value Edition | 889 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 1,380 | |
| AWD | 2,120 | |
| Wiper de-icer | 92 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 46 |
| Cargo net | 38 | 58 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,195 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | |
| Options (change) | 5,043 | 2,094 |
| Options (change) | 4,584 | 1,646 |
| Destination | 875 | 850 |
| Total Price | $79,093 | $36,739 |
| Total Invoice | $72,782 | $34,065 |
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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: $40,619 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,120 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | LS | Forester |
| Trim | 460L | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 357hp V8 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T8 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/23 MPG | 23/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $79,093 | $36,739 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,735 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $77,358 | $36,739 |
| Total Invoice | $72,782 | $34,065 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,597 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $71,185 | $34,065 |
Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | LS | Forester |
| Trim | 460L | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Self-repairing paint | $0 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| 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 fog lights | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | $10,105 | $8,370 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,735 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,597 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | LS | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 202.8 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,712 lb. | 3,624 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 56.5 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 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.0 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L
| Luxury Value Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 14% |
| 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 and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 45% |
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