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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: $30,790

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $22,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,527

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $20,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelForesterGXGX
Trim2.5 XT Limited460460 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $51,680 $63,380
Base Invoice $26,116 $47,547 $58,311
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Skid plate (one) 110    
Rear bumper protector 72    
Rear spoiler 353    
Satellite radio 445    
Universal garage door opener 87    
Cargo cover   150  
4-speed automatic 909    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Skid plate (one) 71    
Rear bumper protector 47    
Rear spoiler 230    
Satellite radio 334    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Cargo cover   140  
Options (change) 2,250 150 0
Options (change) 1,766 140 0
Destination 645 975 975
Total Price $30,790 $52,805 $64,355
Total Invoice $28,527 $48,662 $59,286

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,191
Model Year200820172017
ModelForesterGXGX
Trim2.5 XT Limited460460 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4301hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG15/18 MPG15/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$30,790$52,805$64,355
Adjustments for Features0-7,535-12,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,790$45,270$51,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,200
Total Invoice$28,527$48,662$59,286
Adjustments for Features0-6,944-11,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,527$41,718$47,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,698

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year200820172017
ModelForesterGXGX
Trim2.5 XT Limited460460 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
AWD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
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 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $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
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $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$6,245$13,780$19,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,535$12,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,944-11,870

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,350 lb.5,128 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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