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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: $37,751

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,339

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,072

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $14,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,660 $36,090
Base Invoice $37,083 $33,675
Navigation Package 2,775  
Luxury Package 4,520  
Comfort Package 1,340  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
AWD 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Door sill trim plates   53
Rear bumper protector   98
Universal garage door opener   120
Navigation Package 2,563  
Luxury Package 4,191  
Comfort Package 1,232  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
AWD 1,309  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Door sill trim plates   34
Rear bumper protector   63
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 12,535 746
Options (change) 11,595 482
Destination 895 915
Total Price $53,090 $37,751
Total Invoice $49,573 $35,072

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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: $15,209
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,380
Model Year20132018
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$53,090$37,751
Adjustments for Features-1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,960$37,751
Total Invoice$49,573$35,072
Adjustments for Features-1210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,452$35,072

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132018
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
PIN Code Access $10
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
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,930$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1210

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132018
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 Weight4,343 lb.3,653 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 Room55.5 in53.9 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 in53.0 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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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested225066%
Total Not Requested115034%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

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%

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