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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: $32,915

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $25,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,535

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $23,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelForesterGXGX
Trim2.5 XT Touring460460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $53,795 $58,590
Base Invoice $28,084 $49,492 $53,904
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000 1,990  
Bodyside moldings 240    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 500 500
Cargo cover 166 150  
Xenon HID headlights   815  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888 1,840  
Bodyside moldings 156    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 460 460
Cargo cover 108 140  
Xenon HID headlights   749  
Options (change) 2,125 3,455 500
Options (change) 1,656 3,189 460
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $32,915 $58,145 $59,985
Total Invoice $30,535 $53,576 $55,259

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,158
Model Year201320132013
ModelForesterGXGX
Trim2.5 XT Touring460460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4301hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$32,915$58,145$59,985
Adjustments for Features0-7,470-8,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,915$50,675$51,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$965
Total Invoice$30,535$53,576$55,259
Adjustments for Features0-6,883-7,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,535$46,693$47,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$878

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year201320132013
ModelForesterGXGX
Trim2.5 XT Touring460460 Premium
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
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
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 
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
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information$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
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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 release, second row seats$50  
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$6,260$13,730$14,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,470$8,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,883-7,688

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20132013
ModelForesterGX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in109.8 in
Length169.5 in189.2 in
Width70.1 in74.2 in
Height65.9 in74.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.5,305 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460 Premium

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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