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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,467 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||||
| Difference: $18,582 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,037 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||||
| Difference: $17,403 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 200t F Sport | 350 | 350 F Sport | 450h | 450h F Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,095 | $33,095 | $53,920 | $50,000 | $54,750 | $63,080 | $68,760 |
| Base Invoice | $28,144 | $30,927 | $50,061 | $46,500 | $50,869 | $58,666 | $63,891 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | |||||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,895 | 1,895 | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | 38 | |||||
| Cargo net | 90 | 90 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Navigation system | 1,730 | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Lexus Safety System+ | 635 | 635 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | |||||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,638 | 1,638 | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | 24 | |||||
| Cargo net | 58 | 58 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Navigation system | 1,600 | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | 368 | 368 | 368 | 368 | 368 | ||
| Lexus Safety System+ | 584 | 584 | |||||
| Options (change) | 2,522 | 2,522 | 2,194 | 1,099 | 464 | 1,099 | 464 |
| Options (change) | 2,043 | 2,043 | 2,006 | 990 | 406 | 990 | 406 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Total Price | $33,467 | $36,467 | $57,064 | $52,049 | $56,164 | $65,129 | $70,174 |
| Total Invoice | $31,037 | $33,820 | $53,017 | $48,440 | $52,225 | $60,606 | $65,247 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,077 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,933 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 200t F Sport | 350 | 350 F Sport | 450h | 450h F Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 241hp I4 | 311hp V6 | 311hp V6 | 286hp V6 H | 286hp V6 H |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | CVT-6 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 235/40-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $33,467 | $36,467 | $57,064 | $52,049 | $56,164 | $65,129 | $70,174 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -200 | -3,355 | -505 | -3,280 | -1,720 | -3,370 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,467 | $36,267 | $53,709 | $51,544 | $52,884 | $63,409 | $66,804 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $2,165 | $0 | $1,340 | $11,865 | $15,260 |
| Total Invoice | $31,037 | $33,820 | $53,017 | $48,440 | $52,225 | $60,606 | $65,247 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -185 | -3,117 | -470 | -3,050 | -1,601 | -3,133 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,037 | $33,635 | $49,900 | $47,970 | $49,175 | $59,005 | $62,114 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,598 | $1,930 | $0 | $1,205 | $11,035 | $14,144 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 200t F Sport | 350 | 350 F Sport | 450h | 450h F Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Performance meter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Active steering | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,210 | $8,410 | $11,565 | $8,715 | $11,490 | $9,930 | $11,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $200 | $3,355 | $505 | $3,280 | $1,720 | $3,370 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -185 | -3,117 | -470 | -3,050 | -1,601 | -3,133 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | GS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 192.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,806 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350
| Lexus Safety System+ | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h
| Lexus Safety System+ | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 28% |
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