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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: $36,815

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $19,579

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,133

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelForesterGS
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $47,250
Base Invoice $30,836 $43,945
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Cargo net 87 64
Navigation system   1,735
Adaptive cruise control   2,000
Premium Package   1,400
Lane departure prevention   500
AWD   2,550
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Cargo net 56 38
Navigation system   1,603
Adaptive cruise control   1,840
Premium Package   1,288
Lane departure prevention   460
AWD   2,374
Options (change) 2,995 8,249
Options (change) 2,472 7,603
Destination 825 895
Total Price $36,815 $56,394
Total Invoice $34,133 $52,443

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,349
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,166
Model Year20142013
ModelForesterGS
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$36,815$56,394
Adjustments for Features0-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,815$55,164
Total Invoice$34,133$52,443
Adjustments for Features0-1,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,133$51,299

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20142013
ModelForesterGS
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver attention monitor $500
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,060$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,144

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20142013
ModelForesterGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length180.9 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height66.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested180086%
Total Not Requested30014%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Lane departure prevention system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure prevention system150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested50100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested62576%

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