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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,428

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,633

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelForesterForesterISIS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $30,255 $35,705
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $26,623 $31,420
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo net 46 46 59 59
Universal garage door opener   87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Cargo mat     69 69
Sunroof     0 0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo net 30 30 35 35
Universal garage door opener   56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Cargo mat     41 41
Sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 88 316 128 128
Options (change) 58 205 76 76
Destination 645 645 715 715
Total Price $27,428 $28,856 $31,098 $36,548
Total Invoice $25,633 $26,966 $27,414 $32,211

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,220
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelForesterForesterISIS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionA4M5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,428$28,856$31,098$36,548
Adjustments for Features-1,540-8000-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,888$28,056$31,098$35,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,168$0$4,500
Total Invoice$25,633$26,966$27,414$32,211
Adjustments for Features-1,439-7480-837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,194$26,218$27,414$31,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,024$0$3,960

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2008200820072007
ModelForesterForesterISIS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $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$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
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  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Total Value of Features$5,785$5,045$4,245$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$800$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,439-7480-837

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082007
ModelForesterIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in107.5 in
Length176.6 in180.1 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height65.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft313.0 ft3

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

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