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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: $36,539

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $40,134

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,866

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $32,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.0XT Touring460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $33,095 $72,900
Base Invoice $30,927 $63,423
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Cargo net 90 59
All-weather floor mats 72 99
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Cargo net 58 35
All-weather floor mats 46 59
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Options (change) 2,594 3,008
Options (change) 2,089 2,374
Destination 850 765
Total Price $36,539 $76,673
Total Invoice $33,866 $66,562

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,210
Model Year20152008
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.0XT Touring460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine250hp H4380hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$36,539$76,673
Adjustments for Features-5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,984$76,673
Total Invoice$33,866$66,562
Adjustments for Features-5140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,352$66,562

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20152008
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.0XT Touring460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
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
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,235$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20152008
ModelForesterLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in121.7 in
Length180.9 in202.8 in
Width70.7 in73.8 in
Height66.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,332 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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