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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: $35,986

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $19,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920132013
ModelForesterGSGS
TrimTouring350450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $47,250 $59,450
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Cargo net 68 64 64
Navigation system   1,735 1,735
Cold Weather Package   440  
Premium Package   1,400  
Adaptive cruise control   2,000 2,000
Lane departure prevention   500 500
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Cargo net 44 38 38
Navigation system   1,603 1,603
Cold Weather Package   404  
Premium Package   1,288  
Adaptive cruise control   1,840 1,840
Lane departure prevention   460 460
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Obstacle detection, rear   430 430
Options (change) 716 7,139 5,299
Options (change) 463 6,523 4,831
Destination 975 895 895
Total Price $35,986 $55,284 $65,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,343
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,007
Model Year201920132013
ModelForesterGSGS
TrimTouring350450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4306hp V6286hp V6 H
TransmissionCVT-7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,986$55,284$65,644
Adjustments for Features-2,0450-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,941$55,284$64,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,710

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201920132013
ModelForesterGSGS
TrimTouring350450h
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver attention monitor $500$500
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Headlight washers $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,075$7,030$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,045$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-820-604

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20192013
ModelForesterGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.2 in
Length182.1 in190.7 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height67.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft314.3 ft3

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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 system150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heavy-duty heater0No
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Total Requested12566%
Total Not Requested6534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested62576%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

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 system150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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