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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: $25,498

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $28,772

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,706

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $26,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelForesterGXGX
Trim2.5 X460460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,195 $53,245 $58,040
Base Invoice $20,015 $48,984 $53,396
Premium Package 2,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Skid plate (one) 110    
Universal garage door opener 87    
Satellite radio 445    
Rear spoiler 353    
Cargo cover   150  
Premium Package 2,256    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Skid plate (one) 71    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Satellite radio 334    
Rear spoiler 230    
Cargo cover   140  
Options (change) 3,678 150 0
Options (change) 3,066 140 0
Destination 625 875 875
Total Price $25,498 $54,270 $58,915
Total Invoice $23,706 $49,999 $54,271

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,837
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,140
Model Year200720122012
ModelForesterGXGX
Trim2.5 X460460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4301hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$25,498$54,270$58,915
Adjustments for Features0-9,935-12,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,498$44,335$46,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,145
Total Invoice$23,706$49,999$54,271
Adjustments for Features0-9,153-11,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,706$40,846$42,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,970

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year200720122012
ModelForesterGXGX
Trim2.5 X460460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
AWD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50  
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$4,270$14,205$16,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,935$12,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,153-11,455

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20072012
ModelForesterGX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in109.8 in
Length176.6 in189.2 in
Width68.3 in74.2 in
Height65.0 in74.2 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.5,305 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.034.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft364.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested177550%
Total Not Requested175050%

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