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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: $30,948 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $49,012 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,792 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $44,780 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 |
| 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 | $28,395 | $29,995 | $78,820 | $120,440 |
| Base Invoice | $26,586 | $28,084 | $72,513 | $110,805 |
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||
| Cargo net | 48 | 48 | 65 | 65 |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 150 | 150 |
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||
| Cargo net | 31 | 31 | 39 | 39 |
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 39 | 95 | 95 |
| Options (change) | 1,758 | 1,758 | 215 | 215 |
| Options (change) | 1,411 | 1,411 | 134 | 134 |
| Destination | 795 | 795 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $30,948 | $32,548 | $79,960 | $121,580 |
| Total Invoice | $28,792 | $30,290 | $73,572 | $111,864 |
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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: $46,192 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,185 | ||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 |
| 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 | 386hp 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 | $30,948 | $32,548 | $79,960 | $121,580 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -375 | -2,820 | -12,145 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,948 | $32,173 | $77,140 | $109,435 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,225 | $0 | $32,295 |
| Total Invoice | $28,792 | $30,290 | $73,572 | $111,864 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -349 | -2,595 | -11,174 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,792 | $29,941 | $70,977 | $100,690 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,149 | $0 | $29,713 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 |
| 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 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Air purifier | $50 | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $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 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $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 | ||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| 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, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,485 | $6,860 | $9,305 | $18,630 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $375 | $2,820 | $12,145 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -349 | -2,595 | -11,174 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | LS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 121.7 in |
| Length | 169.5 in | 205.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.8 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 4,278 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 | 36.7 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% |
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