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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,836

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $54,063

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,835

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $49,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $27,895 $78,440
Base Invoice $26,005 $72,164
Universal garage door opener 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 46 64
AWD   3,485
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 30 38
AWD   3,207
Options (change) 316 3,549
Options (change) 205 3,245
Destination 625 910
Total Price $28,836 $82,899
Total Invoice $26,835 $76,319

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,603
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,696
Model Year20062014
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine230hp H4360hp V8
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-18
Total Price$28,836$82,899
Adjustments for Features0-8,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,836$74,439
Total Invoice$26,835$76,319
Adjustments for Features0-7,788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,835$68,531

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Self-repairing paint $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,870$13,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,788

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase99.4 in121.7 in
Length176.6 in205.0 in
Width68.3 in73.8 in
Height65.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,310 lb.4,695 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
AWD0Yes
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
360 hp@6400
347 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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