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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: $33,009

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $20,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,628

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $18,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelForesterGS
Trim2.5 XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $47,700
Base Invoice $28,084 $44,361
Universal garage door opener 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Cargo net 48 64
Obstacle detection, rear 363 500
Navigation system 1,600 1,735
AWD   2,250
Universal garage door opener 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Cargo net 31 38
Obstacle detection, rear 272 430
Navigation system 1,335 1,603
AWD   2,095
Options (change) 2,289 4,549
Options (change) 1,819 4,166
Destination 725 910
Total Price $33,009 $53,159
Total Invoice $30,628 $49,437

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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: $18,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,828
Model Year20112014
ModelForesterGS
Trim2.5 XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4306hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$33,009$53,159
Adjustments for Features0-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,009$51,029
Total Invoice$30,628$49,437
Adjustments for Features0-1,981
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,628$47,456

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112014
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 
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,910$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,981

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112014
ModelForesterGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in112.2 in
Length179.5 in190.7 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height65.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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