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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,002 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||
| Difference: $9,602 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||
| Difference: $7,714 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | ES |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,895 | $27,895 | $34,320 |
| Base Invoice | $25,001 | $26,005 | $30,774 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | |
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | 299 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,280 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 250 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 330 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | |
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | 199 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,152 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 200 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 240 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 264 | ||
| Options (change) | 482 | 623 | 2,459 |
| Options (change) | 314 | 405 | 2,055 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 825 |
| Total Price | $28,002 | $29,143 | $37,604 |
| Total Invoice | $25,940 | $27,035 | $33,654 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus ES
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,392 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,660 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | ES |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 | 272hp V6 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | ?, 7 | 86, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $28,002 | $29,143 | $37,604 |
| Adjustments for Features | -900 | 0 | -2,110 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,102 | $29,143 | $35,494 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,041 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $25,940 | $27,035 | $33,654 |
| Adjustments for Features | -834 | 0 | -1,888 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,106 | $27,035 | $31,766 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,929 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus ES
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | ES |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $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 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,145 | $5,245 | $7,355 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $900 | $0 | $2,110 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -834 | 0 | -1,888 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus ES
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | ES |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 109.3 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 71.1 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,581 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Full-size spare tire | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 50% |
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