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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: $32,743

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $21,852

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,136

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $20,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelForesterGXGX
Trim2.5 XT Limited460460 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $51,855 $63,230
Base Invoice $26,409 $47,707 $58,172
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Satellite radio 453    
iPod integration 223    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Skid plates 584    
Cargo net 46 65 65
Cargo cover 166 150  
Navigation system 1,800 1,530  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Satellite radio 340    
iPod integration 145    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Skid plates 380    
Cargo net 30 39 39
Cargo cover 108 140  
Navigation system 1,650 1,416  
Options (change) 3,853 1,745 65
Options (change) 3,032 1,595 39
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $32,743 $54,595 $64,290
Total Invoice $30,136 $50,297 $59,206

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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: $15,267
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,094
Model Year200920182018
ModelForesterGXGX
Trim2.5 XT Limited460460 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4301hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/18 MPG15/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$32,743$54,595$64,290
Adjustments for Features0-6,585-11,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,743$48,010$53,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,045
Total Invoice$30,136$50,297$59,206
Adjustments for Features0-6,067-10,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,136$44,230$48,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,629

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year200920182018
ModelForesterGXGX
Trim2.5 XT Limited460460 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire $225$225
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
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $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
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
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 recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$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 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$6,745$13,330$17,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,585$11,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,067-10,347

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterGX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in109.8 in
Length179.5 in189.2 in
Width70.1 in74.2 in
Height65.9 in74.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.5,128 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.534.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft364.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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