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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: $37,488

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,247

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,615

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,400 $33,795
Base Invoice $33,099 $31,569
Heated front seats 665  
Navigation system 2,650  
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,840  
Class II trailer hitch 415 634
Adaptive cruise control 600  
AWD 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Rear bumper protector   95
Cargo cover   182
Heated front seats 532  
Navigation system 2,225  
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,556  
Class II trailer hitch 295 475
Adaptive cruise control 480  
AWD 1,239  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Rear bumper protector   61
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 8,570 2,843
Options (change) 7,327 2,196
Destination 765 850
Total Price $46,735 $37,488
Total Invoice $41,191 $34,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,737
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,028
Model Year20082016
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$46,735$37,488
Adjustments for Features0-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,735$36,998
Total Invoice$41,191$34,615
Adjustments for Features0-452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,191$34,163

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,280$7,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-452

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
ModelRXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in103.9 in
Length186.2 in180.9 in
Width72.6 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,090 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140040%
Total Not Requested212560%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested97546%

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