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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: $38,486

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $47,448

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,353

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $43,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelForesterLX
Trim2.0XT Touring570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $81,530
Base Invoice $30,836 $75,007
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Class II trailer hitch 622  
Door sill trim plates 36  
AC power outlet 409  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Rear bumper protector 92  
Remote start 436 499
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Luxury Package   1,510
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Class II trailer hitch 466  
Door sill trim plates 23  
AC power outlet 306  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Rear bumper protector 59  
Remote start 328 354
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Luxury Package   1,389
Options (change) 4,666 3,509
Options (change) 3,692 3,123
Destination 825 895
Total Price $38,486 $85,934
Total Invoice $35,353 $79,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,813
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,812
Model Year20142013
ModelForesterLX
Trim2.0XT Touring570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4383hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8312, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18285/50-20
Total Price$38,486$85,934
Adjustments for Features0-9,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,486$76,299
Total Invoice$35,353$79,025
Adjustments for Features0-8,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,353$70,165

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20142013
ModelForesterLX
Trim2.0XT Touring570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Crawl control $500
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Turn assist $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
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
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 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, alternative type $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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,660$16,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,860

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20142013
ModelForesterLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length180.9 in197.0 in
Width70.7 in77.6 in
Height66.4 in75.6 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.6,000 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.441.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft383.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Lexus LX 570

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Refrigerated storage compartment200No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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