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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: $37,411

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,579

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,560

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,625 $32,995
Base Invoice $34,049 $30,836
Premium Package 2,400  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
AC power outlet 100 409
Heated front seats 640  
Xenon HID headlights 875  
AWD 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Rear bumper protector   92
Cargo cover   182
Premium Package 2,028  
Navigation Package 2,085  
Unbranded 12 speakers 88  
Adaptive cruise control 1,200  
AC power outlet 80 306
Heated front seats 512  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
AWD 1,267  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Rear bumper protector   59
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 9,490 3,591
Options (change) 7,960 2,899
Destination 875 825
Total Price $47,990 $37,411
Total Invoice $42,884 $34,560

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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: $9,034
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,943
Model Year20102014
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$47,990$37,411
Adjustments for Features-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,445$37,411
Total Invoice$42,884$34,560
Adjustments for Features-1,3810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,503$34,560

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102014
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,555$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3810

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102014
ModelRXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in103.9 in
Length187.8 in180.9 in
Width74.2 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,348 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested232584%
Total Not Requested45016%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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