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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,873 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $51,541 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,967 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $47,145 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | LS | LS |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 460L | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $78,440 | $120,060 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $72,164 | $110,456 |
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | 64 | 64 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | |||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | 38 | 38 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | |||
| Options (change) | 533 | 761 | 64 | 64 |
| Options (change) | 392 | 539 | 38 | 38 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 910 | 910 |
| Total Price | $27,873 | $29,301 | $79,414 | $121,034 |
| Total Invoice | $25,967 | $27,300 | $73,112 | $111,404 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,646 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,725 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | LS | LS |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 460L | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 386hp V8 | 389hp V8 H |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T8 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | ?, 10 | 450, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 235/50-18 | 245/45-19 |
| Total Price | $27,873 | $29,301 | $79,414 | $121,034 |
| Adjustments for Features | -640 | 0 | -6,535 | -15,860 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,233 | $29,301 | $72,879 | $105,174 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,068 | $0 | $32,295 |
| Total Invoice | $25,967 | $27,300 | $73,112 | $111,404 |
| Adjustments for Features | -596 | 0 | -6,016 | -14,598 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,371 | $27,300 | $67,096 | $96,806 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,929 | $0 | $29,710 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | LS | LS |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 460L | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Air purifier | $50 | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Self-repairing paint | $0 | $0 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Coordinated climate control, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Coordinated climate control, rear seats | $0 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | |||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active steering | $1000 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,635 | $4,995 | $11,530 | $20,855 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $640 | $0 | $6,535 | $15,860 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -596 | 0 | -6,016 | -14,598 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | LS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 121.7 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 205.0 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 73.8 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 4,278 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 22.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 43.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 36.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
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