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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: $29,940

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $20,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192008
ModelForesterGX
TrimPremium470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $47,315
All Weather Package 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Fog lights 382  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Cargo cover 172  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Rear bumper protector 98  
All-weather floor mats 81 99
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Satellite radio   486
Rear spoiler   551
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900
Class III trailer hitch   433
All Weather Package 417  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Fog lights 286  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Cargo cover 111  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Rear bumper protector 63  
All-weather floor mats 52 59
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Satellite radio   389
Rear spoiler   345
Telematics service, such as OnStar   720
Class III trailer hitch   309
Options (change) 2,270 2,469
Options (change) 1,663 1,822
Destination 975 765
Total Price $29,940 $50,549

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,725
Model Year20192008
ModelForesterGX
TrimPremium470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4263hp V8
TransmissionCVTA5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6124, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17265/65-17
Total Price$29,940$50,549
Adjustments for Features0-5,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,940$45,479

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20192008
ModelForesterGX
TrimPremium470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Barometer $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$5,800$10,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,388

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20192008
ModelForesterGX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in109.8 in
Length182.1 in188.2 in
Width71.5 in74.0 in
Height67.5 in74.6 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 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		35.4 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		35.449.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		76.1 ft377.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Lexus GX specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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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