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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: $33,539

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $14,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,083

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $13,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720152015
ModelRCRCRCForesterForester
Trim200t3003502.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $28,144 $30,927
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100    
235/40VR19 795   795    
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500    
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470    
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 72 72
Cargo net 65 65 65 90 90
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Rear spoiler 399 399 399    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       224 224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package       1,895 1,895
Door sill trim plates       38 38
Universal garage door opener       76 76
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012    
235/40VR19 732   732    
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460    
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360    
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 46 46
Cargo net 39 39 39 58 58
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Rear spoiler 280 280 280    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       145 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package       1,638 1,638
Door sill trim plates       24 24
Universal garage door opener       49 49
Options (change) 7,839 4,054 7,549 2,594 2,594
Options (change) 7,076 3,592 6,808 2,089 2,089
Destination 975 975 975 850 850
Total Price $48,969 $47,799 $51,534 $33,539 $36,539
Total Invoice $45,396 $44,343 $47,782 $31,083 $33,866

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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: $16,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,877
Model Year20172017201720152015
ModelRCRCRCForesterForester
Trim200t3003502.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT8T6T8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$48,969$47,799$51,534$33,539$36,539
Adjustments for Features-5750-675-1,745-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,394$47,799$50,859$31,794$34,594
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$3,060$0$2,800
Total Invoice$45,396$44,343$47,782$31,083$33,866
Adjustments for Features-5330-626-1,617-1,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,863$44,343$47,156$29,466$32,063
Cost Above Minimum$520$0$2,813$0$2,597

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017201720152015
ModelRCRCRCForesterForester
Trim200t3003502.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr 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-5330-626-1,617-1,803

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172015
ModelRCForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in103.9 in
Length184.8 in180.9 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height54.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.474.7 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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested125055%
Total Not Requested102545%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested125053%
Total Not Requested112547%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%

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