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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: $29,546 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | ||||
| Difference: $45,742 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,278 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | ||||
| Difference: $42,004 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | LS | LS |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | 460L | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $25,995 | $28,495 | $73,175 | $112,750 |
| Base Invoice | $24,355 | $26,707 | $67,323 | $103,732 |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 82 | 82 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | ||
| Satellite radio | 453 | 453 | ||
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | 64 | 64 |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 109 | 109 |
| iPod integration | 223 | 223 | ||
| Luxury Value Edition | 965 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | 100 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,501 | 1,501 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 54 | 54 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | ||
| Satellite radio | 340 | 340 | ||
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | 38 | 38 |
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 39 | 65 | 65 |
| iPod integration | 145 | 145 | ||
| Luxury Value Edition | 889 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | 92 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,856 | 2,856 | 1,238 | 173 |
| Options (change) | 2,228 | 2,228 | 1,084 | 103 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $29,546 | $32,046 | $75,288 | $113,798 |
| Total Invoice | $27,278 | $29,630 | $69,282 | $104,710 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,497 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,098 | ||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | LS | LS |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | 460L | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 380hp V8 | 389hp V8 H |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T8 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | ?, 10 | 450, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 235/50-18 | 245/45-19 |
| Total Price | $29,546 | $32,046 | $75,288 | $113,798 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -435 | -4,245 | -11,010 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,546 | $31,611 | $71,043 | $102,788 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,065 | $0 | $31,745 |
| Total Invoice | $27,278 | $29,630 | $69,282 | $104,710 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -402 | -3,906 | -10,131 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,278 | $29,228 | $65,376 | $94,579 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,950 | $0 | $29,203 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | LS | LS |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | 460L | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Self-repairing paint | $0 | $0 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $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 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon + LED headlights | $800 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 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 seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active steering | $1000 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,110 | $6,545 | $10,355 | $17,120 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $435 | $4,245 | $11,010 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -402 | -3,906 | -10,131 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | LS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 121.7 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 202.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.8 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 4,333 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 22.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 43.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 37.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L
| Luxury Value Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 35% |
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