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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS 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 GS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $29,621 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | |||||
| Difference: $18,289 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,490 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | |||||
| Difference: $14,617 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $25,995 | $28,195 | $44,550 | $53,020 | $55,800 |
| Base Invoice | $24,330 | $26,409 | $39,203 | $46,127 | $49,104 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 82 | 82 | |||
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Rear spoiler | 367 | 200 | 200 | 200 | |
| Satellite radio | 453 | 453 | 486 | 486 | 486 |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,850 | 1,850 | 1,500 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 54 | 54 | |||
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Rear spoiler | 275 | 160 | 160 | 160 | |
| Satellite radio | 340 | 340 | 389 | 389 | 389 |
| Navigation system | 1,647 | 1,650 | 1,555 | 1,555 | 1,275 |
| Options (change) | 2,931 | 2,564 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,245 |
| Options (change) | 2,465 | 2,193 | 2,139 | 2,139 | 1,859 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 765 | 765 | 765 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,300 |
| Total Price | $29,621 | $31,454 | $47,910 | $56,380 | $57,510 |
| Total Invoice | $27,490 | $29,297 | $42,107 | $49,031 | $50,428 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,044 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,523 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 303hp V6 | 342hp V8 | 292hp V6 H |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T6 | T8 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/50-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $29,621 | $31,454 | $47,910 | $56,380 | $57,510 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -235 | -1,245 | -3,095 | -3,820 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,621 | $31,219 | $46,665 | $53,285 | $53,690 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,598 | $0 | $6,620 | $7,025 |
| Total Invoice | $27,490 | $29,297 | $42,107 | $49,031 | $50,428 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -219 | -1,094 | -2,692 | -3,350 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,490 | $29,078 | $41,013 | $46,339 | $47,078 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,588 | $0 | $5,326 | $6,065 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cassette player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active steering | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,835 | $6,070 | $7,080 | $8,930 | $9,655 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $235 | $1,245 | $3,095 | $3,820 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -219 | -1,094 | -2,692 | -3,350 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | GS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 190.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,796 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 43.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
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