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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: $34,392

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $18,607

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,889

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $17,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterGSGSGSGS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $53,920 $50,000 $54,750 $68,760
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $50,061 $46,500 $50,869 $63,891
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224        
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595 1,595        
Universal garage door opener 76 76        
Door sill trim plates 38 38        
Cargo net 90 90 64 64 64 64
Navigation system     1,730      
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500 500
Heated steering wheel     150 150 150  
Power trunk closer     400 400 400 400
LED headlights     1,160   1,160 1,160
Lexus Safety System+       635    
Steering-linked headlights       300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145        
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366 1,366        
Universal garage door opener 49 49        
Door sill trim plates 24 24        
Cargo net 58 58 38 38 38 38
Navigation system     1,600      
Obstacle detection, rear     430 430 430 430
Heated steering wheel     139 139 139  
Power trunk closer     368 368 368 368
LED headlights     1,067   1,067 1,067
Lexus Safety System+       584    
Steering-linked headlights       276    
Options (change) 2,222 2,222 4,004 2,049 2,274 2,124
Options (change) 1,771 1,771 3,642 1,835 2,042 1,903
Destination 875 875 950 950 950 950
Total Price $34,392 $37,392 $58,874 $52,999 $57,974 $71,834
Total Invoice $31,889 $34,674 $54,653 $49,285 $53,861 $66,744

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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: $19,792
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,495
Model Year201720172016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterGSGSGSGS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T8T8T8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$34,392$37,392$58,874$52,999$57,974$71,834
Adjustments for Features-1,185-1,485-2,9500-2,875-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,207$35,907$55,924$52,999$55,099$68,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$2,925$0$2,100$15,970
Total Invoice$31,889$34,674$54,653$49,285$53,861$66,744
Adjustments for Features-1,099-1,377-2,7380-2,671-2,662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,790$33,297$51,915$49,285$51,190$64,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,507$2,630$0$1,905$14,797

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201720172016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterGSGSGSGS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25    
PIN Code Access$10$10    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Backup collision intervention$150$150    
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Terrain selector$200$200    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100    
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $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
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Boost gauge  $75   
Compass$0$0 $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Performance meter  $150 $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim   $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000 $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,050$9,350$10,815$7,865$10,740$10,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$1,485$2,950$0$2,875$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,099-1,377-2,7380-2,671-2,662

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20172016
ModelForesterGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length180.9 in192.1 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height66.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,806 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested247593%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested247589%
Total Not Requested30011%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

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
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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