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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: $29,892

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $27,873

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,802

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $22,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $56,525
Base Invoice $26,409 $49,176
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Cargo net 46 59
Satellite radio 453 486
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Cargo net 30 35
Satellite radio 340 389
Options (change) 1,002 545
Options (change) 698 424
Destination 695 695
Total Price $29,892 $57,765
Total Invoice $27,802 $50,295

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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: $27,578
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,236
Model Year20092006
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4278hp V8
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4178, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,892$57,765
Adjustments for Features0-295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,892$57,470
Total Invoice$27,802$50,295
Adjustments for Features0-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,802$50,038

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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, driver 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$6,470$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in115.2 in
Length179.5 in197.4 in
Width70.1 in72.0 in
Height65.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft320.2 ft3

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

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