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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: $32,599

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $30,146

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,295

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $24,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.5 XT Touring430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $56,525
Base Invoice $27,992 $49,176
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Cargo net 48 59
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Modern Luxury Package   4,980
Satellite radio   486
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Cargo net 31 35
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Modern Luxury Package   4,040
Satellite radio   389
Options (change) 1,929 5,525
Options (change) 1,528 4,464
Destination 775 695
Total Price $32,599 $62,745
Total Invoice $30,295 $54,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,429
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.5 XT Touring430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4278hp V8
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,599$62,745
Adjustments for Features0-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,599$62,040
Total Invoice$30,295$54,335
Adjustments for Features0-611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,295$53,724

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122006
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.5 XT Touring430
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 release, second row seats$50 
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$6,410$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-611

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122006
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.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested145059%
Total Not Requested100041%

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