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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: $30,961

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $19,789

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,699

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $18,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520112011
ModelRCForesterForester
Trim3502.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,790 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $39,796 $26,186 $28,084
Luxury Package 2,700    
Sunroof 1,100    
235/40VR19 795    
Navigation Package 1,530    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 363 363
Fog lights 410    
Universal garage door opener   93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185
Navigation system   1,600 1,600
Luxury Package 2,484    
Sunroof 1,012    
235/40VR19 732    
Navigation Package 1,416    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 272 272
Fog lights 376    
Universal garage door opener   61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120
Navigation system   1,335 1,335
Options (change) 7,035 2,241 2,241
Options (change) 6,480 1,788 1,788
Destination 925 725 725
Total Price $50,750 $30,961 $32,961
Total Invoice $47,201 $28,699 $30,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,309
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,125
Model Year201520112011
ModelRCForesterForester
Trim3502.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$50,750$30,961$32,961
Adjustments for Features-1,4800-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,270$30,961$32,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$47,201$28,699$30,597
Adjustments for Features-1,3770-348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,824$28,699$30,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,550

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520112011
ModelRCForesterForester
Trim3502.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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  
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  
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,290$5,810$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3770-348

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152011
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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