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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: $32,644

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $19,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,276

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $15,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182007
ModelForesterForesterForesterGX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $46,635
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $40,571
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Navigation system 1,350      
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 619  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,250
Rear spoiler       551
Telematics service, such as OnStar       900
Class III trailer hitch       433
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Navigation system 1,156      
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 464  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,633
Rear spoiler       345
Telematics service, such as OnStar       720
Class III trailer hitch       309
Options (change) 2,334 984 984 5,134
Options (change) 1,856 700 700 4,007
Destination 915 915 915 715
Total Price $32,644 $34,989 $37,989 $52,484
Total Invoice $30,276 $32,502 $35,290 $45,293

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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: $18,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,335
Model Year2018201820182007
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$32,644$34,989$37,989$52,484
Adjustments for Features0-4,060-4,360-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,644$30,929$33,629$49,904
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$30,276$32,502$35,290$45,293
Adjustments for Features0-3,771-4,050-2,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,276$28,731$31,240$43,066
Cost Above Minimum$1,545$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year2018201820182007
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 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Barometer   $25
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-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$6,590$10,650$10,950$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,060$4,360$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,771-4,050-2,227

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20182007
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 Weight3,323 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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
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
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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