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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: $29,844

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $17,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,514

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $14,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelForesterForesterGSGSGS
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $45,600 $54,070 $57,450
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $41,040 $48,121 $51,704
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 165 165 1,665
Satellite radio 453 453      
iPod integration 223 223      
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
Cargo net 46 46 59 59 59
Rear spoiler 367   200 200 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Navigation system 1,501 1,501 148 148 1,423
Satellite radio 340 340      
iPod integration 145 145      
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
Cargo net 30 30 35 35 35
Rear spoiler 275   160 160 160
Options (change) 3,154 2,787 424 424 1,924
Options (change) 2,464 2,189 343 343 1,618
Destination 695 695 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $29,844 $31,977 $46,899 $55,369 $58,949
Total Invoice $27,514 $29,591 $42,258 $49,339 $52,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,600
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelForesterForesterGSGSGS
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT4T4T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$29,844$31,977$46,899$55,369$58,949
Adjustments for Features0-235-1,270-3,120-3,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,844$31,742$45,629$52,249$55,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0$6,620$9,475
Total Invoice$27,514$29,591$42,258$49,339$52,897
Adjustments for Features0-217-1,144-2,780-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,514$29,374$41,114$46,559$49,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,860$0$5,445$8,333

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelForesterForesterGSGSGS
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
iPod integration$100$100   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
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$5,935$6,170$7,205$9,055$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$1,270$3,120$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-217-1,144-2,780-3,450

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20102010
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 Weight3,251 lb.3,796 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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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

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