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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: $30,534

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,311

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,317

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,886

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Model Year20092008
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,700 $27,895
Base Invoice $33,742 $26,116
Heated front seats 665  
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,840  
Class II trailer hitch 415 299
AWD 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Rear bumper protector   72
Universal garage door opener   87
Heated front seats 532  
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,556  
Class II trailer hitch 295 195
AWD 1,253  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Rear bumper protector   47
Universal garage door opener   56
Options (change) 5,320 1,994
Options (change) 4,636 1,556
Destination 825 645
Total Price $43,845 $30,534
Total Invoice $39,203 $28,317

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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: $9,251
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,256
Model Year20092008
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-17
Total Price$43,845$30,534
Adjustments for Features-4,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,785$30,534
Total Invoice$39,203$28,317
Adjustments for Features-3,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,573$28,317

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$9,380$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6300

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
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 Weight4,090 lb.3,350 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 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 headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90026%
Total Not Requested260074%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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