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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: $27,937

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $21,712

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,707

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $17,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelForesterGX
Trim2.5 X Premium470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $47,315
Base Invoice $22,870 $41,164
Plus Package 100  
All Weather Package 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
All-weather floor mats 69 99
Satellite radio 432 486
Rear spoiler 368 551
Class II trailer hitch 468  
5-speed manual 0  
Class III trailer hitch   433
Plus Package 99  
All Weather Package 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
All-weather floor mats 39 59
Satellite radio 324 389
Rear spoiler 276 345
Class II trailer hitch 351  
5-speed manual 0  
Class III trailer hitch   309
Options (change) 2,847 1,569
Options (change) 2,042 1,102
Destination 795 765
Total Price $27,937 $49,649
Total Invoice $25,707 $43,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,037
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,539
Model Year20132008
ModelForesterGX
Trim2.5 X Premium470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4263hp V8
TransmissionM5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4124, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/65-17
Total Price$27,937$49,649
Adjustments for Features0-6,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,937$42,974
Total Invoice$25,707$43,031
Adjustments for Features0-5,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,707$37,246

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20132008
ModelForesterGX
Trim2.5 X Premium470
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
USB port$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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$4,220$10,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,785

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20132008
ModelForesterGX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in109.8 in
Length169.5 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

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
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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