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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: $35,234

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $23,531

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,800

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.0XT Touring430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $56,525
Base Invoice $31,569 $49,176
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Cargo net 90 59
Satellite radio   486
Proximity key   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Cargo net 58 35
Satellite radio   389
Proximity key   800
Options (change) 589 1,545
Options (change) 381 1,224
Destination 850 695
Total Price $35,234 $58,765
Total Invoice $32,800 $51,095

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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: $25,561
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,185
Model Year20162006
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.0XT Touring430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4278hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8178, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,234$58,765
Adjustments for Features-2,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,204$58,765
Total Invoice$32,800$51,095
Adjustments for Features-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,910$51,095

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20162006
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.0XT Touring430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
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$8,145$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8900

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20162006
ModelForesterLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in115.2 in
Length180.9 in197.4 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height66.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft320.2 ft3

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