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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $50,608

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,673

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $46,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelForesterLX
Trim2.5 XT Limited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $82,630
Base Invoice $26,409 $76,019
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Satellite radio 453  
Navigation system 1,800  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Skid plates 584  
Rear bumper protector 78  
iPod integration 223  
Remote start 432 499
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Satellite radio 340  
Navigation system 1,650  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Skid plates 380  
Rear bumper protector 51  
iPod integration 145  
Remote start 324 354
Options (change) 4,541 499
Options (change) 3,569 354
Destination 695 910
Total Price $33,431 $84,039
Total Invoice $30,673 $77,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,633
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,598
Model Year20092014
ModelForesterLX
Trim2.5 XT Limited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4383hp V8
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6312, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17285/50-20
Total Price$33,431$84,039
Adjustments for Features0-11,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,431$72,064
Total Invoice$30,673$77,283
Adjustments for Features0-11,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,673$66,271

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterLX
Trim2.5 XT Limited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Crawl control $500
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Turn assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers $50
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $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
Total Value of Features$5,795$17,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,012

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.2 in
Length179.5 in197.0 in
Width70.1 in77.6 in
Height65.9 in75.6 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.6,000 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.541.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft383.1 ft3

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