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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: $33,430

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $47,714

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,874

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $41,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelLXForester
Trim5702.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $79,455 $29,895
Base Invoice $70,716 $27,992
All-weather floor mats 255 69
Remote start 559 432
Navigation system   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Roof rack crossbars   195
Class II trailer hitch   468
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Bodyside moldings   240
All-weather floor mats 155 39
Remote start 395 324
Navigation system   888
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Roof rack crossbars   117
Class II trailer hitch   351
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 814 2,760
Options (change) 550 2,107
Destination 875 775
Total Price $81,144 $33,430
Total Invoice $72,141 $30,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,504
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,190
Model Year20112012
ModelLXForester
Trim5702.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine383hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)312, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$81,144$33,430
Adjustments for Features-10,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,934$33,430
Total Invoice$72,141$30,874
Adjustments for Features-9,0770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,064$30,874

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Features Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelLXForester
Trim5702.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Crawl control$500 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Total Value of Features$16,345$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,0770

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See a complete comparison of Lexus LX vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelLXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.0 in
Length196.5 in179.5 in
Width77.6 in70.1 in
Height75.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,995 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in55.6 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		41.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.1 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus LX vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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