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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: $32,961

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $16,324

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,597

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
ModelForesterGS
Trim2.5 XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $44,150
Base Invoice $28,084 $38,851
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 500
Navigation system 1,600 1,850
Rear spoiler   200
AWD   1,870
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 400
Navigation system 1,335 1,555
Rear spoiler   160
AWD   1,653
Options (change) 2,241 4,420
Options (change) 1,788 3,768
Destination 725 715
Total Price $32,961 $49,285
Total Invoice $30,597 $43,334

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,357
Model Year20112007
ModelForesterGS
Trim2.5 XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4303hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,961$49,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,961$47,715
Total Invoice$30,597$43,334
Adjustments for Features0-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,597$41,954

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112007
ModelForesterGS
Trim2.5 XT Touring350
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$5,985$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,380

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112007
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.3,869 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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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