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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: $31,804

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $21,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,333

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $16,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelForesterForesterForesterGX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $47,315
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $41,164
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198  
Navigation system 1,100      
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199  
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74  
Rear bumper protector 92 92 92  
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36  
AC power outlet 409 409 409  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 99
Class II trailer hitch 622 622 622  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,250
Satellite radio       486
Rear spoiler       551
Class III trailer hitch       433
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128  
Navigation system 975      
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117  
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48  
Rear bumper protector 59 59 59  
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23  
AC power outlet 306 306 306  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 59
Class II trailer hitch 466 466 466  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,633
Satellite radio       389
Rear spoiler       345
Class III trailer hitch       309
Options (change) 2,984 1,884 1,884 4,819
Options (change) 2,286 1,311 1,311 3,735
Destination 825 825 825 765
Total Price $31,804 $32,704 $35,704 $52,899
Total Invoice $29,333 $30,187 $32,972 $45,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,517
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelForesterForesterForesterGX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4263hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8240, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18265/65-17
Total Price$31,804$32,704$35,704$52,899
Adjustments for Features0-200-400-3,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,804$32,504$35,304$49,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$29,333$30,187$32,972$45,664
Adjustments for Features0-185-369-2,814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,333$30,002$32,603$42,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$669$3,270$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year2014201420142008
ModelForesterForesterForesterGX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range   $2200
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Running boards   $350
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $25
Barometer   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,035$6,235$6,435$9,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$400$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-369-2,814

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20142008
ModelForesterGX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length180.9 in188.2 in
Width70.7 in74.0 in
Height66.4 in74.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,872 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.449.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft377.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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