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Lexus NX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus NX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,654

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,224

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,439

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelNXNXForester
Trim200t200t F Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,285 $37,385 $27,895
Base Invoice $32,993 $34,957 $26,116
Universal garage door opener 150 125 87
Heated front seats 440 440  
Cargo net 69 69 46
Sunroof 1,100 1,100  
AWD 1,400 1,400  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 459    
Navigation system   1,815  
Comfort Package   565  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear spoiler     353
Satellite radio     445
Universal garage door opener 140 116 56
Heated front seats 405 405  
Cargo net 49 49 30
Sunroof 1,012 1,012  
AWD 1,309 1,309  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 325    
Navigation system   1,677  
Comfort Package   519  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Rear spoiler     230
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 3,618 5,514 2,114
Options (change) 3,240 5,087 1,678
Destination 975 975 645
Total Price $39,878 $43,874 $30,654
Total Invoice $37,208 $41,019 $28,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,614
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,334
Model Year201720172008
ModelNXNXForester
Trim200t200t F Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp I4235hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/28 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$39,878$43,874$30,654
Adjustments for Features-2,610-4,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,268$39,689$30,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,421$0
Total Invoice$37,208$41,019$28,439
Adjustments for Features-2,435-3,9130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,773$37,106$28,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,333$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172008
ModelNXNXForester
Trim200t200t F Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0 
Handwriting recognition $200 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation system $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Performance meter $150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,530$11,105$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,610$4,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,435-3,9130

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172008
ModelNXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in99.4 in
Length182.3 in176.6 in
Width73.6 in68.3 in
Height64.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,050 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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