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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: $30,428 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $43,895 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,280 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $36,402 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | LS | LS |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 460L | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $27,895 | $29,895 | $72,900 | $104,900 |
| Base Invoice | $26,094 | $27,992 | $63,423 | $91,263 |
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||
| Cargo net | 48 | 48 | 59 | 59 |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 99 | 99 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | 500 | |
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||
| Cargo net | 31 | 31 | 35 | 35 |
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 39 | 59 | 59 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | 400 | |
| Options (change) | 1,758 | 1,758 | 658 | 158 |
| Options (change) | 1,411 | 1,411 | 494 | 94 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 765 | 765 |
| Total Price | $30,428 | $32,428 | $74,323 | $105,823 |
| Total Invoice | $28,280 | $30,178 | $64,682 | $92,122 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,475 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,296 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | LS | LS |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 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) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | ?, 10 | 450, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 235/50-18 | 245/45-19 |
| Total Price | $30,428 | $32,428 | $74,323 | $105,823 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -375 | -2,420 | -8,560 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,428 | $32,053 | $71,903 | $97,263 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,625 | $0 | $25,360 |
| Total Invoice | $28,280 | $30,178 | $64,682 | $92,122 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -349 | -2,106 | -7,452 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,280 | $29,829 | $62,576 | $84,670 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,549 | $0 | $22,094 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | LS | LS |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 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 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| 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 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | $500 | $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 height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | $6,585 | $6,960 | $9,005 | $15,145 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $375 | $2,420 | $8,560 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -349 | -2,106 | -7,452 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| 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 | 0.0 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 | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
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