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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: $37,822

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $42,372

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,794

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $35,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelLXForester
Trim5702.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $75,705 $33,095
Base Invoice $66,620 $30,927
Adaptive cruise control 2,850  
All-weather floor mats 255 72
Remote start 559 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895
Roof rack crossbars   199
Class II trailer hitch   634
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Rear bumper protector   95
Adaptive cruise control 2,280  
All-weather floor mats 155 46
Remote start 395 333
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638
Roof rack crossbars   117
Class II trailer hitch   475
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Rear bumper protector   61
Options (change) 3,664 3,877
Options (change) 2,830 3,017
Destination 825 850
Total Price $80,194 $37,822
Total Invoice $70,275 $34,794

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,037
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,053
Model Year20092015
ModelLXForester
Trim5702.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine383hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$80,194$37,822
Adjustments for Features-7,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,859$37,822
Total Invoice$70,275$34,794
Adjustments for Features-6,4280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,847$34,794

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Features Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092015
ModelLXForester
Trim5702.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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, low-speed $200
Crawl control$500 
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
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$15,020$7,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4280

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092015
ModelLXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length196.5 in180.9 in
Width77.6 in70.7 in
Height75.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight5,995 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.0 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.1 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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