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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: $34,802

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $62,028

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,317

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $56,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelLSForesterForester
Trim460L2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $78,820 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $72,513 $30,887 $33,675
Blind spot warning system 500    
Advanced Pre-Collision System 6,500    
Heated steering wheel 150    
Ultra Luxury Package 5,240    
Air Suspension w/VGRS 2,120    
Leather Upgrade Package 660    
LED headlights 1,450    
All Weather Package 200    
Cargo net 65 68 68
All-weather floor mats 150 81 81
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Door sill trim plates   53 53
Universal garage door opener   120 120
Blind spot warning system 460    
Advanced Pre-Collision System 5,980    
Heated steering wheel 140    
Ultra Luxury Package 4,820    
Air Suspension w/VGRS 1,949    
Leather Upgrade Package 608    
LED headlights 1,336    
All Weather Package 184    
Cargo net 39 44 44
All-weather floor mats 95 52 52
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149 149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Door sill trim plates   34 34
Universal garage door opener   78 78
Options (change) 17,035 797 797
Options (change) 15,611 515 515
Destination 975 915 915
Total Price $96,830 $34,802 $37,802
Total Invoice $89,099 $32,317 $35,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,948
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,187
Model Year201720182018
ModelLSForesterForester
Trim460L2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine386hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$96,830$34,802$37,802
Adjustments for Features-6,0800-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,750$34,802$37,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$89,099$32,317$35,105
Adjustments for Features-5,5950-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,504$32,317$34,826
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720182018
ModelLSForesterForester
Trim460L2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power door closers$300  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Driver attention monitor$500  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400  
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Air purifier$50  
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Self-repairing paint$0  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Coordinated climate control, rear seats$0  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, second row seats$150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, second row seats$150  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$14,480$8,400$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,080$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5950-279

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
ModelLSForester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.7 in103.9 in
Length205.0 in180.9 in
Width73.8 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,278 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.074.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Advanced Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested120053%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Air purifier50No
Coordinated climate control, rear seats0No
Rear side airbags300No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, second row seats150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2225100%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000No
Total Requested2509%
Total Not Requested250091%
Leather Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested2533%
Total Not Requested5067%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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