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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus CT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus CT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,960

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,912

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelForesterForesterCT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited200h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $30,900
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $28,706
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Premium Audio Package     1,125
Leather Package     1,330
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Premium Audio Package     968
Leather Package     1,144
Options (change) 440 623 2,455
Options (change) 286 405 2,112
Destination 625 625 875
Total Price $27,960 $29,143 $34,230
Total Invoice $25,912 $27,035 $31,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus CT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,458
Model Year200620062011
ModelForesterForesterCT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited200h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4230hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$27,960$29,143$34,230
Adjustments for Features-8750-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,085$29,143$33,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0
Total Invoice$25,912$27,035$31,693
Adjustments for Features-8110-1,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,101$27,035$30,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,934$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus CT

Model Year200620062011
ModelForesterForesterCT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited200h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$5,445$4,570$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-8110-1,134

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterCT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in102.4 in
Length176.6 in170.1 in
Width68.3 in69.5 in
Height65.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in32.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft332.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h Premium

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%

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