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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: $29,943

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,447

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,763

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,075 $27,895
Base Invoice $35,363 $26,005
Premium Package 2,400  
Heated front seats 640  
AWD 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Premium Package 2,028  
Heated front seats 550  
AWD 1,267  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 4,440 1,423
Options (change) 3,845 1,133
Destination 875 625
Total Price $44,390 $29,943
Total Invoice $40,083 $27,763

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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: $9,262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,638
Model Year20112006
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/60-16
Total Price$44,390$29,943
Adjustments for Features-5,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,205$29,943
Total Invoice$40,083$27,763
Adjustments for Features-4,6820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,401$27,763

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112006
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$10,105$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6820

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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112006
ModelRXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in99.4 in
Length187.8 in176.6 in
Width74.2 in68.3 in
Height66.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,348 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		40.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.3 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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