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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: $30,434

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $21,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,237

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $20,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720152015
ModelForesterGSGS
Trim2.5 XT Limited350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $48,600 $56,270
Base Invoice $26,116 $45,198 $52,392
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Universal garage door opener 87    
Satellite radio 445    
Cargo net 46 64 64
Rear spoiler 353    
4-speed automatic 800    
AWD   2,250 2,260
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Satellite radio 334    
Cargo net 30 38 38
Rear spoiler 230    
4-speed automatic 727    
AWD   2,095 2,104
Options (change) 1,914 2,314 2,324
Options (change) 1,496 2,133 2,142
Destination 625 925 925
Total Price $30,434 $51,839 $59,519
Total Invoice $28,237 $48,256 $55,459

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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: $17,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,416
Model Year200720152015
ModelForesterGSGS
Trim2.5 XT Limited350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4306hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$30,434$51,839$59,519
Adjustments for Features0-3,870-8,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,434$47,969$51,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,180
Total Invoice$28,237$48,256$55,459
Adjustments for Features0-3,603-7,799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,237$44,653$47,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,007

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year200720152015
ModelForesterGSGS
Trim2.5 XT Limited350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Luggage  $0
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,420$10,290$14,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,870$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,603-7,799

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20072015
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.3,980 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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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested50100%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350 Crafted Line

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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