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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: $32,963

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $24,547

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,566

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $22,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelForesterGXGX
Trim2.5 XT Touring460460 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $51,855 $63,230
Base Invoice $28,084 $47,707 $58,172
Navigation system 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Cargo net 48 65 65
Cargo cover 166 150  
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Premium Package   4,445  
Navigation system 888    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Cargo net 31 39 39
Cargo cover 108 140  
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Premium Package   4,096  
Options (change) 2,173 4,660 65
Options (change) 1,687 4,275 39
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $32,963 $57,510 $64,290
Total Invoice $30,566 $52,977 $59,206

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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: $15,877
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,424
Model Year201320182018
ModelForesterGXGX
Trim2.5 XT Touring460460 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)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$32,963$57,510$64,290
Adjustments for Features0-8,670-10,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,963$48,840$54,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,280
Total Invoice$30,566$52,977$59,206
Adjustments for Features0-7,987-9,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,566$44,990$49,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,850

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year201320182018
ModelForesterGXGX
Trim2.5 XT Touring460460 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$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
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 
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$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 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
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
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
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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, alternative type $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$6,060$14,730$16,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,670$10,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,987-9,366

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20132018
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.5,128 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
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested200052%
Total Not Requested185048%

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