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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,014

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $7,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelForesterForesterES
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $35,175
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $31,892
Satellite radio 445 445  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Rear spoiler 353 353 299
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Full-size spare tire     205
Heated front seats     640
Satellite radio 334 334  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Rear spoiler 230 230 199
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Full-size spare tire     164
Heated front seats     512
Options (change) 840 1,068 1,144
Options (change) 592 739 875
Destination 645 645 875
Total Price $28,180 $29,608 $37,194
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,500 $33,642

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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: $7,544
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,161
Model Year200820082010
ModelForesterForesterES
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4272hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 786, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,180$29,608$37,194
Adjustments for Features-6400-2,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,540$29,608$35,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0
Total Invoice$26,167$27,500$33,642
Adjustments for Features-5940-1,908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,573$27,500$31,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820082010
ModelForesterForesterES
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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 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  
Total Value of Features$5,985$5,345$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-1,908

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082010
ModelForesterES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length176.6 in191.1 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height65.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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