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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: $26,484

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $21,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,267

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $17,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelForesterGX
Trim2.5 X470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,995 $46,635
Base Invoice $18,938 $40,571
Premium Package 2,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
All Weather Package 400  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Fog lights 374  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
Cargo cover 166  
Skid plates 584  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Rear spoiler 367 551
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Class III trailer hitch   433
Premium Package 2,258  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
All Weather Package 367  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Fog lights 243  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
Cargo cover 108  
Skid plates 380  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Rear spoiler 275 345
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Class III trailer hitch   309
Options (change) 5,794 984
Options (change) 4,634 654
Destination 695 695
Total Price $26,484 $48,314
Total Invoice $24,267 $41,920

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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: $14,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,623
Model Year20092006
ModelForesterGX
Trim2.5 X470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4263hp V8
TransmissionM5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG15/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4124, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/65-17
Total Price$26,484$48,314
Adjustments for Features0-6,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,484$41,364
Total Invoice$24,267$41,920
Adjustments for Features0-6,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,267$35,890

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterGX
Trim2.5 X470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Barometer $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$3,970$10,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterGX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in109.8 in
Length179.5 in188.2 in
Width70.1 in74.0 in
Height65.9 in74.6 in
Curb Weight3,250 lb.4,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.549.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft377.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested107541%
Total Not Requested157559%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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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