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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: $36,067

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $72,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192008
ModelForesterLS
TrimTouring600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $34,295 $104,900
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
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
Options (change) 797 3,008
Options (change) 515 2,374
Destination 975 765
Total Price $36,067 $108,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,936
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,724
Model Year20192008
ModelForesterLS
TrimTouring600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine182hp H4389hp V8 H
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-19
Total Price$36,067$108,673
Adjustments for Features0-3,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,067$105,003

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20192008
ModelForesterLS
TrimTouring600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon + LED headlights $800
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,250$13,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,188

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20192008
ModelForesterLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase105.1 in121.7 in
Length182.1 in202.8 in
Width71.5 in73.8 in
Height67.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.4,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

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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