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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: $33,218

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,776

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,743

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelNXForester
Trim200t2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,285 $29,895
Base Invoice $32,993 $27,992
Cargo net 69 48
Obstacle detection, rear 500 363
AWD 1,400  
Power-folding second row seats 400  
Luxury Package 7,365  
Navigation system   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Bodyside moldings   240
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Cargo net 49 31
Obstacle detection, rear 460 272
AWD 1,309  
Power-folding second row seats 368  
Luxury Package 6,784  
Navigation system   888
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Bodyside moldings   156
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 9,734 2,548
Options (change) 8,970 1,976
Destination 975 775
Total Price $45,994 $33,218
Total Invoice $42,938 $30,743

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,456
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,162
Model Year20172012
ModelNXForester
Trim200t2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$45,994$33,218
Adjustments for Features-4,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,674$33,218
Total Invoice$42,938$30,743
Adjustments for Features-4,0330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,905$30,743

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Features Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172012
ModelNXForester
Trim200t2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Self-repairing paint$0 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$10,030$5,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0330

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172012
ModelNXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in103.0 in
Length182.3 in179.5 in
Width73.6 in70.1 in
Height64.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,050 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
225/60HR18 tires400No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested272547%
Total Not Requested310053%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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