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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: $30,081

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $20,678

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,007

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $19,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelForesterGS
Trim2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $47,250
Base Invoice $26,116 $43,945
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 445  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Cargo net 46 64
4-speed automatic 800  
AWD   2,550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 334  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Cargo net 30 38
4-speed automatic 727  
AWD   2,374
Options (change) 1,561 2,614
Options (change) 1,266 2,412
Destination 625 895
Total Price $30,081 $50,759
Total Invoice $28,007 $47,252

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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: $16,633
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,479
Model Year20072013
ModelForesterGS
Trim2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4306hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,081$50,759
Adjustments for Features0-4,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,081$46,714
Total Invoice$28,007$47,252
Adjustments for Features0-3,766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,007$43,486

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20072013
ModelForesterGS
Trim2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,020$10,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,766

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20072013
ModelForesterGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in112.2 in
Length176.6 in190.7 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height65.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft314.3 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
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested50100%

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