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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: $36,528 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $8,572 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,947 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $8,236 | ||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | ES |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,995 | $36,725 |
| Base Invoice | $30,836 | $34,400 |
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,400 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 198 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 36 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 74 | |
| Navigation system | 2,465 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,500 | |
| Ultra Luxury Package | 3,535 | |
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,087 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 128 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 23 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 48 | |
| Navigation system | 2,277 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,380 | |
| Ultra Luxury Package | 3,251 | |
| Options (change) | 2,708 | 7,500 |
| Options (change) | 2,286 | 6,908 |
| Destination | 825 | 875 |
| Total Price | $36,528 | $45,100 |
| Total Invoice | $33,947 | $42,183 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus ES
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,577 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,099 | ||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | ES |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 268hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/28 MPG | 19/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 86, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $36,528 | $45,100 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,005 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,523 | $45,100 |
| Total Invoice | $33,947 | $42,183 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,863 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,084 | $42,183 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus ES
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | ES |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| 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 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,510 | $6,505 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,005 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,863 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus ES
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | ES |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 109.3 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.1 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,624 lb. | 3,580 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Ultra Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 300 | No |
| Full-size spare tire | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 65% |
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