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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: $31,781

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $19,138

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,409

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $15,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172009
ModelForesterForesterForesterGX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $47,615
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $41,900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95  
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38  
AC power outlet 415 415 415  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 109
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 634  
Satellite radio       486
Rear spoiler       551
Telematics service, such as OnStar       900
Class III trailer hitch       433
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61  
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24  
AC power outlet 311 311 311  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 69
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 475  
Satellite radio       389
Rear spoiler       345
Telematics service, such as OnStar       760
Class III trailer hitch       309
Options (change) 1,711 1,711 1,711 2,479
Options (change) 1,213 1,213 1,213 1,872
Destination 875 875 875 825
Total Price $31,781 $33,881 $36,881 $50,919
Total Invoice $29,409 $31,331 $34,116 $44,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,493
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,892
Model Year2017201720172009
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, 8124, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18265/65-17
Total Price$31,781$33,881$36,881$50,919
Adjustments for Features0-2,110-2,310-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,781$31,771$34,571$48,264
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,409$31,331$34,116$44,597
Adjustments for Features0-1,951-2,137-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,409$29,380$31,979$42,272
Cost Above Minimum$29$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year2017201720172009
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
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 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Barometer   $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$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$6,840$8,950$9,150$9,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,110$2,310$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,951-2,137-2,325

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20172009
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
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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