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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: $31,875

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,571

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,625 $28,195
Base Invoice $34,049 $26,409
Premium Package 2,400  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Heated front seats 640  
AWD 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   82
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Premium Package 2,028  
Navigation Package 2,085  
Unbranded 12 speakers 88  
Heated front seats 512  
AWD 1,267  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   54
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 7,015 2,985
Options (change) 5,980 2,467
Destination 875 695
Total Price $45,515 $31,875
Total Invoice $40,904 $29,571

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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: $9,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,639
Model Year20102009
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$45,515$31,875
Adjustments for Features-4,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,405$31,875
Total Invoice$40,904$29,571
Adjustments for Features-3,6940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,210$29,571

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$8,855$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6940

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
ModelRXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in103.0 in
Length187.8 in179.5 in
Width74.2 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,348 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested180065%
Total Not Requested97535%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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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