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Lexus LC vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LC vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,827

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $65,558

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $60,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelLCLCForesterForester
Trim500500h2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $92,000 $96,510 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $84,640 $88,788 $24,930 $26,116
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential 390 390    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Satellite radio     445 445
Universal garage door opener       87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential 360 360    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Satellite radio     334 334
Universal garage door opener       56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 390 390 487 715
Options (change) 360 360 362 509
Destination 995 995 645 645
Total Price $93,385 $97,895 $27,827 $29,255
Total Invoice $85,995 $90,143 $25,937 $27,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,043
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,145
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelLCLCForesterForester
Trim500500h2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine471hp V8295hp V6 H173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT10B10A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$93,385$97,895$27,827$29,255
Adjustments for Features-8,155-8,330-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,230$89,565$27,187$29,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,335$0$2,068
Total Invoice$85,995$90,143$25,937$27,270
Adjustments for Features-7,510-7,670-5970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,485$82,473$25,340$27,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,988$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Lexus LC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelLCLCForesterForester
Trim500500h2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500   
10-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic $2000  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Performance meter$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,675$14,850$7,160$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,155$8,330$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,510-7,670-5970

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelLCForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in99.4 in
Length187.4 in176.6 in
Width75.6 in68.3 in
Height53.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,281 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom32.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.457.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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