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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: $32,961

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,754

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,597

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
ModelForesterES
Trim2.5 XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $33,470
Base Invoice $28,084 $29,676
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 500
Navigation system 1,600 2,650
Ultra Luxury Package   5,380
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 400
Navigation system 1,335 2,230
Ultra Luxury Package   4,378
Options (change) 2,241 8,530
Options (change) 1,788 7,008
Destination 725 715
Total Price $32,961 $42,715
Total Invoice $30,597 $37,399

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,409
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,500
Model Year20112007
ModelForesterES
Trim2.5 XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4272hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 686, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,961$42,715
Adjustments for Features0-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,961$42,370
Total Invoice$30,597$37,399
Adjustments for Features0-302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,597$37,097

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112007
ModelForesterES
Trim2.5 XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,485$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-302

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112007
ModelForesterES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in191.1 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height65.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire225No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested160042%
Total Not Requested222558%

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