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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: $29,913

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $22,166

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,674

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $20,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelRCRCRCForesterForester
Trim200t3003502.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $24,330 $26,409
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100    
235/40VR19 795        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550    
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105    
Cargo net 65 65 65 46 46
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 69 69
Rear spoiler 399 399 399 367  
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Universal garage door opener       82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
iPod integration       223 223
Satellite radio       453 453
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012    
235/40VR19 732        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355    
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777    
Cargo net 39 39 39 30 30
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 39 39
Rear spoiler 280 280 280 275  
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Universal garage door opener       54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
iPod integration       145 145
Satellite radio       340 340
Navigation system       1,647 1,650
Options (change) 12,524 8,334 11,439 3,223 2,856
Options (change) 11,388 7,531 10,388 2,649 2,377
Destination 975 975 975 695 695
Total Price $53,654 $52,079 $55,424 $29,913 $31,746
Total Invoice $49,708 $48,282 $51,362 $27,674 $29,481

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,736
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,428
Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelRCRCRCForesterForester
Trim200t3003502.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T6T8T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$53,654$52,079$55,424$29,913$31,746
Adjustments for Features-3,380-3,430-3,1050-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,274$48,649$52,319$29,913$31,511
Cost Above Minimum$1,625$0$3,670$0$1,598
Total Invoice$49,708$48,282$51,362$27,674$29,481
Adjustments for Features-3,131-3,180-2,8770-218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,577$45,102$48,485$27,674$29,263
Cost Above Minimum$1,475$0$3,383$0$1,589

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelRCRCRCForesterForester
Trim200t3003502.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0  
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Boost gauge$75    
Compass   $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25  
Performance meter$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,540$9,590$9,265$6,160$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,380$3,430$3,105$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,131-3,180-2,8770-218

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
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 Weight3,738 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 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
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
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested2759%
Total Not Requested287591%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
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
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested753%
Total Not Requested265097%

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
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested2759%
Total Not Requested280091%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

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 Limited

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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