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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: $30,428

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $9,892

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,351

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterHSHS
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring250h250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $36,330 $39,100
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $33,061 $35,581
Navigation system 1,100        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200 200    
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74    
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36    
Navigation Package       2,125 2,125
Rearview camera       350 350
Rear spoiler       200 200
Heated front seats       440  
Navigation system 975        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130 130 130    
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48    
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23    
Navigation Package       1,942 1,942
Rearview camera       302 302
Rear spoiler       172 172
Heated front seats       378  
Options (change) 1,608 508 508 3,115 2,675
Options (change) 1,304 329 329 2,794 2,416
Destination 825 825 825 875 875
Total Price $30,428 $31,328 $34,328 $40,320 $42,650
Total Invoice $28,351 $29,205 $31,990 $36,730 $38,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus HS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,747
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,039
Model Year20142014201420112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterHSHS
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring250h250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4147hp I4 H147hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,428$31,328$34,328$40,320$42,650
Adjustments for Features-2,855-3,055-3,2550-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,573$28,273$31,073$40,320$41,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0$880
Total Invoice$28,351$29,205$31,990$36,730$38,872
Adjustments for Features-2,660-2,848-3,0330-1,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,691$26,357$28,957$36,730$37,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$666$3,266$0$820

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20142014201420112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterHSHS
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring250h250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000$1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
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, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,060$7,260$7,460$4,205$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$3,055$3,255$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,660-2,848-3,0330-1,322

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20142011
ModelForesterHS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in184.8 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height66.4 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft312.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft312.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

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