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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: $34,721

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $21,699

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,265

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $20,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterGSGSGSGS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $53,980 $50,695 $54,810 $68,680
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $50,127 $47,147 $50,932 $63,824
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230        
Universal garage door opener 120 120        
Door sill trim plates 53 53        
Cargo net 68 68 65 65 65 65
Navigation system     0      
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 1,160
Premium Package       1,760    
AWD       -330    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       650    
Rear spoiler       395    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149        
Universal garage door opener 78 78        
Door sill trim plates 34 34        
Cargo net 44 44 39 39 39 39
Navigation system     0      
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 1,067
Premium Package       1,619    
AWD       -308    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       599    
Rear spoiler       250    
Options (change) 716 716 2,275 4,750 2,275 2,125
Options (change) 463 463 2,043 4,203 2,043 1,904
Destination 915 915 975 975 975 975
Total Price $34,721 $37,721 $57,230 $56,420 $58,060 $71,780
Total Invoice $32,265 $35,053 $53,145 $52,325 $53,950 $66,703

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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: $20,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,980
Model Year201820182017201720172017
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-8T8T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
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$34,721$37,721$57,230$56,420$58,060$71,780
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,690-1,165-1,615-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,721$37,421$55,540$55,255$56,445$70,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$285$0$1,190$14,920
Total Invoice$32,265$35,053$53,145$52,325$53,950$66,703
Adjustments for Features0-279-1,569-1,080-1,501-1,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,265$34,774$51,576$51,245$52,449$65,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$331$0$1,204$13,967

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201820182017201720172017
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700  
RWD  $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$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 cover$75$75    
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$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$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    
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
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    
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
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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
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$8,075$8,375$9,765$9,240$9,690$9,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,690$1,165$1,615$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-1,569-1,080-1,501-1,491

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,323 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
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
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0No
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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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