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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,665

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $20,984

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,471

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $16,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelForesterForesterGX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $47,315
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $41,164
Skid plate (one) 110 110  
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 99
Satellite radio 445 445 486
Rear spoiler 353 353 551
Class II trailer hitch 295 295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Class III trailer hitch     433
Skid plate (one) 71 71  
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
All-weather floor mats 33 33 59
Satellite radio 334 334 389
Rear spoiler 230 230 345
Class II trailer hitch 192 192  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Class III trailer hitch     309
Options (change) 1,345 1,528 1,569
Options (change) 916 1,035 1,102
Destination 625 625 765
Total Price $28,665 $30,048 $49,649
Total Invoice $26,471 $27,776 $43,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,584
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,929
Model Year200720072008
ModelForesterForesterGX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4263hp V8
TransmissionA4M5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7124, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17265/65-17
Total Price$28,665$30,048$49,649
Adjustments for Features-8750-6,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,790$30,048$43,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,258$0
Total Invoice$26,471$27,776$43,031
Adjustments for Features-8080-5,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,663$27,776$37,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,113$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year200720072008
ModelForesterForesterGX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Running boards  $350
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Barometer  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$4,870$3,995$10,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-8080-5,439

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20072008
ModelForesterGX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in109.8 in
Length176.6 in188.2 in
Width68.3 in74.0 in
Height65.0 in74.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,872 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.049.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft377.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 470

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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