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Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,304

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $15,741

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,626

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $12,696

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Model Year20062008
ModelRXForester
Trim3302.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,370 $21,195
Base Invoice $32,186 $20,015
Heated front seats 665  
Class II trailer hitch 415 299
CD changer, in-dash 500  
AWD 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42
Universal garage door opener   87
Rear spoiler   353
Premium Package   1,500
Heated front seats 532  
Class II trailer hitch 295 195
CD changer, in-dash 375  
AWD 1,239  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28
Universal garage door opener   56
Rear spoiler   230
Premium Package   1,338
Options (change) 2,980 2,464
Options (change) 2,441 1,966
Destination 695 645
Total Price $40,045 $24,304
Total Invoice $35,322 $22,626

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,206
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,460
Model Year20062008
ModelRXForester
Trim3302.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine223hp V6173hp H4
TransmissionA5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$40,045$24,304
Adjustments for Features-2,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,510$24,304
Total Invoice$35,322$22,626
Adjustments for Features-2,2360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,086$22,626

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelRXForester
Trim3302.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$6,755$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2360

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelRXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in99.4 in
Length186.2 in176.6 in
Width72.6 in68.3 in
Height66.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,065 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50No
Total Requested162546%
Total Not Requested190054%

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