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Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,887 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $13,912 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,394 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $12,949 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | RC | RC | RC | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $40,155 | $42,770 | $43,010 | $29,995 | $32,995 |
| Base Invoice | $37,345 | $39,776 | $39,999 | $28,051 | $30,836 |
| Luxury Package | 2,990 | 2,700 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 795 | 795 | |||
| Navigation Package | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1,470 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 110 | 110 | 110 | 72 | 72 |
| Cargo net | 65 | 65 | 65 | 87 | 87 |
| Fog lights | 410 | 410 | 410 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 399 | 399 | 399 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 200 | 200 | |||
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 36 | 36 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 74 | 74 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 198 | 198 | |||
| Luxury Package | 2,752 | 2,484 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 732 | 732 | |||
| Navigation Package | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,360 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 460 | 460 | 460 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 65 | 65 | 46 | 46 |
| Cargo net | 39 | 39 | 39 | 56 | 56 |
| Fog lights | 376 | 376 | 376 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 280 | 280 | 280 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 130 | 130 | |||
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,087 | 2,087 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 23 | 23 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 48 | 48 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 128 | 128 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,839 | 4,054 | 7,549 | 3,067 | 3,067 |
| Options (change) | 7,076 | 3,592 | 6,808 | 2,518 | 2,518 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 975 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $48,969 | $47,799 | $51,534 | $33,887 | $36,887 |
| Total Invoice | $45,396 | $44,343 | $47,782 | $31,394 | $34,179 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,657 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,566 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | RC | RC | RC | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T6 | T8 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 256, 10 | 256, 10 | 256, 10 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $48,969 | $47,799 | $51,534 | $33,887 | $36,887 |
| Adjustments for Features | -575 | 0 | -675 | -1,745 | -1,945 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,394 | $47,799 | $50,859 | $32,142 | $34,942 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $595 | $0 | $3,060 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Total Invoice | $45,396 | $44,343 | $47,782 | $31,394 | $34,179 |
| Adjustments for Features | -533 | 0 | -626 | -1,617 | -1,802 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,863 | $44,343 | $47,156 | $29,777 | $32,377 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $520 | $0 | $2,813 | $0 | $2,600 |
Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | RC | RC | RC | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $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 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $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 | $300 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| 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 release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,240 | $6,665 | $7,340 | $8,410 | $8,610 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $575 | $0 | $675 | $1,745 | $1,945 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -533 | 0 | -626 | -1,617 | -1,802 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2017 | 2014 |
| Model | RC | Forester |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 184.8 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,738 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.4 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 34.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 44.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 27.3 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.4 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.4 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 45% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1125 | 47% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 14% |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 14% |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 24% |
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