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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: $33,151

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $13,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,731

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelForesterES
Trim2.5 XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $37,700
Base Invoice $28,084 $35,314
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Cargo net 48 64
Bodyside moldings 240 199
Remote start 432 499
Obstacle detection, rear 363 500
Navigation Package   1,795
Ultra Luxury Package   2,935
Xenon HID headlights   565
Alloy wheels, optional design   110
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   450
Rear spoiler   319
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Cargo net 31 38
Bodyside moldings 156 131
Remote start 324 310
Obstacle detection, rear 272 460
Navigation Package   1,660
Ultra Luxury Package   2,699
Xenon HID headlights   521
Alloy wheels, optional design   100
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   416
Rear spoiler   209
Options (change) 2,361 7,836
Options (change) 1,852 6,912
Destination 795 925
Total Price $33,151 $46,461
Total Invoice $30,731 $43,151

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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: $11,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,869
Model Year20132015
ModelForesterES
Trim2.5 XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4268hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$33,151$46,461
Adjustments for Features0-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,151$44,791
Total Invoice$30,731$43,151
Adjustments for Features0-1,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,731$41,600

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132015
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,835$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,551

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132015
ModelForesterES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in111.0 in
Length169.5 in192.7 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height65.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

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