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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: $28,164

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $9,256

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,066

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $9,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelForesterForesterCT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited200h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $31,250
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $29,657
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
iPod integration 223 223  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Rear spoiler 367    
Satellite radio 453 453  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Luxury Package     2,170
Lexus Display Audio     1,925
Sunroof     1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
iPod integration 145 145  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Rear spoiler 275    
Satellite radio 340 340  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Luxury Package     1,996
Lexus Display Audio     1,772
Sunroof     1,012
Options (change) 1,474 1,107 5,195
Options (change) 1,041 766 4,780
Destination 695 695 975
Total Price $28,164 $29,997 $37,420
Total Invoice $26,066 $27,870 $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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,921
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,961
Model Year200920092017
ModelForesterForesterCT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited200h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,164$29,997$37,420
Adjustments for Features-665-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,499$29,097$37,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$26,066$27,870$35,412
Adjustments for Features-615-8360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,451$27,034$35,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,583$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus CT

Model Year200920092017
ModelForesterForesterCT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited200h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails$250$250 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
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
iPod integration$100$100 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$5,810$6,045$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-615-8360

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20092017
ModelForesterCT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in102.4 in
Length179.5 in170.1 in
Width70.1 in69.5 in
Height65.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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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