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Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,002

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $20,718

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $19,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelRCRCForesterForester
Trim350F2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,790 $62,400 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $39,796 $58,032 $25,001 $26,005
Luxury Package 2,700      
Sunroof 1,100 1,100    
235/40VR19 795      
Fog lights 410      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Universal garage door opener     87 87
Rear spoiler     353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Luxury Package 2,484      
Sunroof 1,012 1,012    
235/40VR19 732      
Fog lights 376      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Universal garage door opener     56 56
Rear spoiler     230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 5,005 1,100 482 623
Options (change) 4,604 1,012 314 405
Destination 925 925 625 625
Total Price $48,720 $64,425 $28,002 $29,143
Total Invoice $45,325 $59,969 $25,940 $27,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,898
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,758
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelRCRCForesterForester
Trim350F2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6467hp V8173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT8T8A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/35-19215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$48,720$64,425$28,002$29,143
Adjustments for Features-3,720-1,820-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,000$62,605$27,102$29,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,605$0$2,041
Total Invoice$45,325$59,969$25,940$27,035
Adjustments for Features-3,461-1,694-8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,864$58,275$25,106$27,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,411$0$1,929

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201520062006
ModelRCRCForesterForester
Trim350F2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
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$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row high console $250  
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler $400  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
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  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Performance meter $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200  
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,590$8,690$7,770$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,720$1,820$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,461-1,694-8340

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
ModelRCForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in99.4 in
Length184.8 in176.6 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height54.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.457.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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