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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: $28,138

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,282

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,139

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelForesterForesterCT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited200h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $31,250
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $29,657
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Luxury Package     2,170
Lexus Display Audio     1,925
Sunroof     1,100
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Luxury Package     1,996
Lexus Display Audio     1,772
Sunroof     1,012
Options (change) 798 1,068 5,195
Options (change) 564 739 4,780
Destination 645 645 975
Total Price $28,138 $29,608 $37,420
Total Invoice $26,139 $27,500 $35,412

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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: $8,422
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,448
Model Year200820082017
ModelForesterForesterCT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited200h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,138$29,608$37,420
Adjustments for Features-6150-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,523$29,608$35,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0
Total Invoice$26,139$27,500$35,412
Adjustments for Features-5710-1,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,568$27,500$34,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,932$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus CT

Model Year200820082017
ModelForesterForesterCT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited200h
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 app  $25
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$5,835$5,220$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-5710-1,396

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20082017
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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Compass0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested135067%
Total Not Requested67533%
Lexus Display Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

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