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Lexus LX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,420

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $48,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,208

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $41,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelLXForesterForester
Trim5702.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $75,705 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $66,620 $25,001 $26,005
All-weather floor mats 255 55 55
Skid plate (one)   110 110
Class II trailer hitch   295 295
Universal garage door opener   87 87
Rear spoiler   353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
All-weather floor mats 155 33 33
Skid plate (one)   71 71
Class II trailer hitch   192 192
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Rear spoiler   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 255 900 1,083
Options (change) 155 582 701
Destination 825 625 625
Total Price $76,785 $28,420 $29,603
Total Invoice $67,600 $26,208 $27,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,600
Model Year200920062006
ModelLXForesterForester
Trim5702.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine383hp V8173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/50-20215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$76,785$28,420$29,603
Adjustments for Features-13,175-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,610$27,545$29,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,058
Total Invoice$67,600$26,208$27,331
Adjustments for Features-11,599-8070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,001$25,401$27,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920062006
ModelLXForesterForester
Trim5702.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD w/low range$2200  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Crawl control$500  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200  
Running boards$350  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim$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  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$17,645$5,345$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,175$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,599-8070

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
ModelLXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in99.4 in
Length196.5 in176.6 in
Width77.6 in68.3 in
Height75.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,996 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.1 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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