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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: $29,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $25,089

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $23,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520102010
ModelRCForesterForester
Trim3502.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,790 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $39,796 $24,355 $26,707
Luxury Package 2,700    
Sunroof 1,100    
F Sport Package 3,985    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,610    
Fog lights 410    
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
iPod integration   223 223
Satellite radio   453 453
Luxury Package 2,484    
Sunroof 1,012    
F Sport Package 3,668    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,408    
Fog lights 376    
Navigation system   1,501 1,501
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
iPod integration   145 145
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 10,805 2,741 2,741
Options (change) 9,948 2,159 2,159
Destination 925 695 695
Total Price $54,520 $29,431 $31,931
Total Invoice $50,669 $27,209 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,234
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,807
Model Year201520102010
ModelRCForesterForester
Trim3502.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$54,520$29,431$31,931
Adjustments for Features-2,8550-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,665$29,431$31,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,065
Total Invoice$50,669$27,209$29,561
Adjustments for Features-2,6530-403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,016$27,209$29,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,949

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520102010
ModelRCForesterForester
Trim3502.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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$25
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,115$5,260$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6530-403

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152010
ModelRCForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in103.0 in
Length184.8 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height54.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.468.3 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%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested2759%
Total Not Requested265091%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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