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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: $33,529

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $58,041

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,965

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $53,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelForesterLX
Trim2.5 XT Touring570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $89,980
Base Invoice $28,084 $82,783
Navigation system 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo net 48 65
All-weather floor mats 69 330
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Navigation system 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo net 31 39
All-weather floor mats 39 208
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Options (change) 2,739 395
Options (change) 2,086 247
Destination 795 1,195
Total Price $33,529 $91,570
Total Invoice $30,965 $84,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,266
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,670
Model Year20132018
ModelForesterLX
Trim2.5 XT Touring570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4383hp V8
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7312, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17285/50-20
Total Price$33,529$91,570
Adjustments for Features0-14,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,529$76,795
Total Invoice$30,965$84,225
Adjustments for Features0-13,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,965$70,635

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20132018
ModelForesterLX
Trim2.5 XT Touring570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Crawl control $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
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
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Rear seat audio controls $25
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats $0
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,370$21,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,590

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20132018
ModelForesterLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.2 in
Length169.5 in199.4 in
Width70.1 in78.0 in
Height65.9 in73.4 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus LX 570

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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