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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: $36,467

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,243

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,820

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelForesterGS
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $44,550
Base Invoice $30,927 $39,203
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Cargo net 90 59
Navigation system   1,850
Adaptive cruise control   2,850
Rear spoiler   200
Satellite radio   486
AWD   1,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Cargo net 58 35
Navigation system   1,555
Adaptive cruise control   2,280
Rear spoiler   160
Satellite radio   389
AWD   1,717
Options (change) 2,522 7,395
Options (change) 2,043 6,136
Destination 850 765
Total Price $36,467 $52,710
Total Invoice $33,820 $46,104

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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: $16,898
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,891
Model Year20152008
ModelForesterGS
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4303hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$36,467$52,710
Adjustments for Features-6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,812$52,710
Total Invoice$33,820$46,104
Adjustments for Features-6070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,213$46,104

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20152008
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 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,560$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6070

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20152008
ModelForesterGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length180.9 in190.0 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height66.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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