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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: $27,928

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $52,032

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,000

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $47,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelLSLSForesterForester
Trim460L600h L2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $78,820 $120,440 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $72,513 $110,805 $24,930 $26,116
Cargo net 65 65 46 46
All-weather floor mats 150 150 55 55
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Satellite radio     445 445
Universal garage door opener       87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Cargo net 39 39 30 30
All-weather floor mats 95 95 33 33
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Satellite radio     334 334
Universal garage door opener       56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 215 215 588 816
Options (change) 134 134 425 572
Destination 925 925 645 645
Total Price $79,960 $121,580 $27,928 $29,356
Total Invoice $73,572 $111,864 $26,000 $27,333

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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 Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,112
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,132
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelLSLSForesterForester
Trim460L600h L2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine386hp V8389hp V8 H173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8A4M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 19120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$79,960$121,580$27,928$29,356
Adjustments for Features-6,560-15,885-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,400$105,695$27,288$29,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,295$0$2,068
Total Invoice$73,572$111,864$26,000$27,333
Adjustments for Features-6,036-14,616-5960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,536$97,248$25,404$27,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,712$0$1,929

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201520082008
ModelLSLSForesterForester
Trim460L600h L2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags $300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rack  $300$300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Air purifier $50  
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Self-repairing paint$0$0  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Coordinated climate control, rear seats $0  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Massage, second row seats $150  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225  
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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats $150  
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  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$11,555$20,880$5,635$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,560$15,885$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,036-14,616-5960

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152008
ModelLSForester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.7 in99.4 in
Length205.0 in176.6 in
Width73.8 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,278 lb.3,166 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 Legroom36.7 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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