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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus HS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus HS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,960

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,912

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelForesterForesterHSHS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited250h250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $36,330 $39,100
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $33,061 $35,581
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Rear spoiler 353 353 200 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Heated front seats     440  
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Rear spoiler 230 230 172 172
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Heated front seats     378  
Options (change) 440 623 640 200
Options (change) 286 405 550 172
Destination 625 625 875 875
Total Price $27,960 $29,143 $37,845 $40,175
Total Invoice $25,912 $27,035 $34,486 $36,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus HS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,829
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelForesterForesterHSHS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited250h250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4147hp I4 H147hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$27,960$29,143$37,845$40,175
Adjustments for Features-8750-610-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,085$29,143$37,235$38,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0$880
Total Invoice$25,912$27,035$34,486$36,628
Adjustments for Features-8110-556-1,878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,101$27,035$33,930$34,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,934$0$820

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus HS

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelForesterForesterHSHS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited250h250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,945$5,070$5,680$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$610$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments-8110-556-1,878

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterHS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in184.8 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height65.0 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft312.1 ft3

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