2025 Lexus
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2025 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 15 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 21 MPG | 28 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 - 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 76.9 - 90.5 ft3 | 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 180 - 182 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 7,601 - 9,096 lbs | 1,500 - 3,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 197.1 in | 182.7 - 183.3 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.0 - 78.7 in | 72.0 - 72.2 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in |
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 in |
Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.6 - 39.6 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus GX 550 than in the Subaru Forester.
The Subaru Forester will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus GX 550.
Convenience
With the Subaru Forester, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Lexus GX 550, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Lexus GX 550 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Forester, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Lexus GX 550 is much wider than the Subaru Forester, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Lexus GX 550, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Subaru Forester.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Lexus GX 550 is clearly the choice over the Subaru Forester for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus GX 550 greatly out-muscles the Subaru Forester.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Lexus GX 550 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Forester.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Lexus GX 550 and the Subaru Forester.
With the Lexus GX 550, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Subaru Forester.