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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: $37,802

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $40,271

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,105

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $32,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.0XT Touring460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $36,090 $72,900
Base Invoice $33,675 $63,423
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Cargo net 68 59
All-weather floor mats 81 99
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Cargo net 44 35
All-weather floor mats 52 59
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760
Options (change) 797 4,408
Options (change) 515 3,534
Destination 915 765
Total Price $37,802 $78,073
Total Invoice $35,105 $67,722

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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: $42,741
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,911
Model Year20182008
ModelForesterLS
Trim2.0XT Touring460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine250hp H4380hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,802$78,073
Adjustments for Features-2,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,332$78,073
Total Invoice$35,105$67,722
Adjustments for Features-2,2940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,811$67,722

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182008
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 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
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 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
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$10,250$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2940

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS specs.

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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