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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: $34,721 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $61,513 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,265 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $56,323 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | LS | LS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 460L | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $33,090 | $36,090 | $78,440 | $120,060 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $72,164 | $110,456 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | ||
| Cargo net | 68 | 68 | 64 | 64 |
| Advanced Pre-Collision System | 6,500 | 6,500 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 150 | |||
| Ultra Luxury Package | 5,240 | |||
| Air Suspension w/VGRS | 2,120 | |||
| Leather Upgrade Package | 660 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | |||
| LED headlights | 1,450 | |||
| All Weather Package | 200 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | ||
| Cargo net | 44 | 44 | 38 | 38 |
| Advanced Pre-Collision System | 5,980 | 5,980 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 140 | |||
| Ultra Luxury Package | 4,819 | |||
| Air Suspension w/VGRS | 1,949 | |||
| Leather Upgrade Package | 608 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | |||
| LED headlights | 1,336 | |||
| All Weather Package | 184 | |||
| Options (change) | 716 | 716 | 16,884 | 6,564 |
| Options (change) | 463 | 463 | 15,514 | 6,018 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 910 | 910 |
| Total Price | $34,721 | $37,721 | $96,234 | $127,534 |
| Total Invoice | $32,265 | $35,053 | $88,588 | $117,384 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,458 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,749 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | LS | LS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 460L | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 386hp V8 | 389hp V8 H |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T8 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 10 | 450, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 235/50-18 | 245/45-19 |
| Total Price | $34,721 | $37,721 | $96,234 | $127,534 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -300 | -6,055 | -8,930 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,721 | $37,421 | $90,179 | $118,604 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $28,425 |
| Total Invoice | $32,265 | $35,053 | $88,588 | $117,384 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -279 | -5,574 | -8,219 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,265 | $34,774 | $83,014 | $109,165 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,509 | $0 | $26,151 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | LS | LS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 460L | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, 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 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Driver attention monitor | $500 | $500 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Air purifier | $50 | $50 | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Self-repairing paint | $0 | $0 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Coordinated climate control, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Coordinated climate control, rear seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $150 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active steering | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $8,400 | $8,700 | $14,455 | $17,330 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $300 | $6,055 | $8,930 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -279 | -5,574 | -8,219 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | LS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 121.7 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 205.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.8 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 4,278 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 22.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 43.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L
| Blind spot warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Advanced Pre-Collision System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Driver attention monitor | 500 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 53% |
| Ultra Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | 50 | No |
| Coordinated climate control, rear seats | 0 | No |
| Rear side airbags | 300 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Air purifier | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 2225 | 100% |
| Air Suspension w/VGRS | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | No |
| Active steering | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 9% |
| Total Not Requested | 2500 | 91% |
| Leather Upgrade Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 100% |
| All Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | Yes |
| Quick response PTC heater (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 67% |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L
| Advanced Pre-Collision System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Driver attention monitor | 500 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 53% |
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