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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: $30,955

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,927

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelForesterGS
Trim2.5 XT Limited300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $43,150
Base Invoice $26,409 $37,971
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Navigation system 1,800 2,250
Rear spoiler   200
Sunroof   1,000
AWD   1,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Navigation system 1,650 1,895
Rear spoiler   160
Sunroof   800
AWD   1,715
Options (change) 2,065 5,400
Options (change) 1,823 4,570
Destination 695 695
Total Price $30,955 $49,245
Total Invoice $28,927 $43,236

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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: $16,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,478
Model Year20092006
ModelForesterGS
Trim2.5 XT Limited300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4245hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,955$49,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,955$47,160
Total Invoice$28,927$43,236
Adjustments for Features0-1,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,927$41,405

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterGS
Trim2.5 XT Limited300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
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/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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$5,945$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,831

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in112.2 in
Length179.5 in190.0 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height65.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,927 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft312.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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