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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: $29,798

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $11,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,484

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $9,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelForesterForesterHSHS
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited250h250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $37,030 $39,800
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $33,698 $36,218
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
iPod integration 223 223    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Rear spoiler 367   200 200
Navigation Package     2,125 2,125
Rearview camera     350 350
Heated front seats     440  
Navigation system 1,501 1,501    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
iPod integration 145 145    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Rear spoiler 275   172 172
Navigation Package     1,942 1,942
Rearview camera     302 302
Heated front seats     378  
Options (change) 3,108 2,741 3,115 2,675
Options (change) 2,434 2,159 2,794 2,416
Destination 695 695 875 875
Total Price $29,798 $31,931 $41,020 $43,350
Total Invoice $27,484 $29,561 $37,367 $39,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus HS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,810
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelForesterForesterHSHS
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited250h250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4147hp I4 H147hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,798$31,931$41,020$43,350
Adjustments for Features-1,005-1,2400-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,793$30,691$41,020$41,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0$880
Total Invoice$27,484$29,561$37,367$39,509
Adjustments for Features-927-1,1480-1,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,557$28,413$37,367$38,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,856$0$820

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus HS

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelForesterForesterHSHS
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited250h250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,035$6,270$5,030$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$1,240$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-927-1,1480-1,322

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20102012
ModelForesterHS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in184.8 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height65.9 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft312.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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