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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: $29,356

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $44,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,333

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $36,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $27,895 $72,900
Base Invoice $26,116 $63,423
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 445  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Cargo net 46 59
All-weather floor mats 55 99
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 334  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Cargo net 30 35
All-weather floor mats 33 59
Options (change) 816 158
Options (change) 572 94
Destination 645 765
Total Price $29,356 $73,823
Total Invoice $27,333 $64,282

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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: $38,707
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,933
Model Year20082008
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine224hp H4380hp V8
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$29,356$73,823
Adjustments for Features0-5,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,356$68,063
Total Invoice$27,333$64,282
Adjustments for Features0-5,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,333$59,266

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Navigation system $600
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Total Value of Features$4,920$10,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,016

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase99.4 in121.7 in
Length176.6 in202.8 in
Width68.3 in73.8 in
Height65.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,310 lb.4,332 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft318.0 ft3

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