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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: $32,479

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $19,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,251

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $18,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015
ModelForesterGSGS
Trim2.5 XT Touring350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $48,600 $56,270
Base Invoice $28,084 $45,198 $52,392
Navigation system 1,000 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Cargo net 48 64 64
Obstacle detection, rear 363 500  
AWD   2,250 2,260
Navigation system 888 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Cargo net 31 38 38
Obstacle detection, rear 272 430  
AWD   2,095 2,104
Options (change) 1,689 2,814 2,324
Options (change) 1,372 2,563 2,142
Destination 795 925 925
Total Price $32,479 $52,339 $59,519
Total Invoice $30,251 $48,686 $55,459

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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: $17,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,593
Model Year201320152015
ModelForesterGSGS
Trim2.5 XT Touring350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4306hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$32,479$52,339$59,519
Adjustments for Features0-1,980-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,479$50,359$54,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,780
Total Invoice$30,251$48,686$55,459
Adjustments for Features0-1,842-5,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,251$46,844$50,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,602

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201320152015
ModelForesterGSGS
Trim2.5 XT Touring350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Luggage  $0
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,285$8,265$11,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,842-5,013

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20132015
ModelForesterGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in112.2 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350 Crafted Line

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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