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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: $31,482

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,168

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,341

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $6,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelForesterForesterHSHS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring250h250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $36,330 $39,100
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $33,061 $35,581
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Rear spoiler     200 200
Heated front seats     440  
LED headlights     1,805 1,805
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Rear spoiler     172 172
Heated front seats     378  
LED headlights     1,552 1,552
Options (change) 537 537 2,445 2,005
Options (change) 347 347 2,102 1,724
Destination 850 850 875 875
Total Price $31,482 $34,482 $39,650 $41,980
Total Invoice $29,341 $32,124 $36,038 $38,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus HS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,598
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,962
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelForesterForesterHSHS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring250h250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4147hp I4 H147hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,482$34,482$39,650$41,980
Adjustments for Features-2,430-2,6300-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,052$31,852$39,650$40,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$880
Total Invoice$29,341$32,124$36,038$38,180
Adjustments for Features-2,265-2,4500-1,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,076$29,674$36,038$36,861
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0$823

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus HS

Model Year2015201520112011
ModelForesterForesterHSHS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring250h250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000$1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
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
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$7,785$7,985$5,355$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,430$2,630$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,265-2,4500-1,319

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20152011
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
Lexus HS 250h

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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