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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: $31,905

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,592

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,700 $28,195
Base Invoice $33,742 $26,409
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,840  
Heated front seats 665  
Class II trailer hitch 415 468
Navigation system 2,650 1,800
AWD 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   82
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   238
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,556  
Heated front seats 532  
Class II trailer hitch 295 351
Navigation system 2,225 1,650
AWD 1,253  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   54
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   155
Options (change) 7,970 3,015
Options (change) 6,861 2,488
Destination 825 695
Total Price $46,495 $31,905
Total Invoice $41,428 $29,592

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,619
Model Year20092009
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$46,495$31,905
Adjustments for Features-3,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,885$31,905
Total Invoice$41,428$29,592
Adjustments for Features-3,2170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,211$29,592

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
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 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$8,930$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2170

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
ModelRXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in103.0 in
Length186.2 in179.5 in
Width72.6 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,090 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90026%
Total Not Requested260074%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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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