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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: $32,501

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $19,763

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,044

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $15,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelForesterForesterForesterGX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $46,635
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $40,571
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Navigation Package 1,350      
AC power outlet 415 415 415  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 634  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,050
Rear spoiler       551
Telematics service, such as OnStar       900
Class III trailer hitch       433
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Navigation Package 1,157      
AC power outlet 311 311 311  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 475  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,471
Rear spoiler       345
Telematics service, such as OnStar       720
Class III trailer hitch       309
Options (change) 2,856 1,506 1,506 4,934
Options (change) 2,239 1,082 1,082 3,845
Destination 850 850 850 695
Total Price $32,501 $33,151 $36,151 $52,264
Total Invoice $30,044 $30,717 $33,501 $45,111

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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: $17,078
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,749
Model Year2016201620162006
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)440, 8440, 8440, 8240, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18265/65-17
Total Price$32,501$33,151$36,151$52,264
Adjustments for Features0-235-435-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,501$32,916$35,716$49,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,215$0
Total Invoice$30,044$30,717$33,501$45,111
Adjustments for Features0-218-403-2,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,044$30,499$33,098$42,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$3,054$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year2016201620162006
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 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
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 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $25
Barometer   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$6,960$7,195$7,395$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$435$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-218-403-2,318

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20162006
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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
CD changer, remote-125No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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