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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: $29,546

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $50,439

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,278

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $46,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620102010
ModelLSLSForesterForester
Trim460L600h L2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $78,820 $120,440 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $72,513 $110,805 $24,355 $26,707
Cargo net 65 65 46 46
All-weather floor mats 150 150 69 69
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
iPod integration     223 223
Satellite radio     453 453
Cargo net 39 39 30 30
All-weather floor mats 95 95 39 39
Navigation system     1,501 1,501
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
iPod integration     145 145
Satellite radio     340 340
Options (change) 215 215 2,856 2,856
Options (change) 134 134 2,228 2,228
Destination 950 950 695 695
Total Price $79,985 $121,605 $29,546 $32,046
Total Invoice $73,597 $111,889 $27,278 $29,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,444
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,643
Model Year2016201620102010
ModelLSLSForesterForester
Trim460L600h L2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine386hp V8389hp V8 H170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 19140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$79,985$121,605$29,546$32,046
Adjustments for Features-3,995-13,3200-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,990$108,285$29,546$31,611
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,295$0$2,065
Total Invoice$73,597$111,889$27,278$29,630
Adjustments for Features-3,676-12,2560-402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,921$99,633$27,278$29,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,712$0$1,950

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620102010
ModelLSLSForesterForester
Trim460L600h L2.5 X Limited2.5 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 manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
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  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails  $250$250
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
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 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$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  
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
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  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, second row seats $150  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats $150  
Metal pedals   $75
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, driver 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  
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$10,105$19,430$6,110$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,995$13,320$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,676-12,2560-402

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162010
ModelLSForester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.7 in103.0 in
Length205.0 in179.5 in
Width73.8 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,278 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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