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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,189

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,065

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelForesterGS
Trim2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $44,850
Base Invoice $26,005 $39,916
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Cargo net 46 59
Rear spoiler 353 200
AWD   1,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Cargo net 30 35
Rear spoiler 230 160
AWD   1,736
Options (change) 669 2,209
Options (change) 435 1,931
Destination 625 825
Total Price $29,189 $47,884
Total Invoice $27,065 $42,672

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,766
Model Year20062009
ModelForesterGS
Trim2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4303hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$29,189$47,884
Adjustments for Features0-4,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,189$43,574
Total Invoice$27,065$42,672
Adjustments for Features0-3,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,065$38,831

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterGS
Trim2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
Tires, run-flat $150
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player $50
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$4,695$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,841

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in112.2 in
Length176.6 in190.0 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height65.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,310 lb.3,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft312.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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