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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: $32,675

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $16,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,379

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $15,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,760 $29,995
Base Invoice $37,177 $28,084
Premium Package 2,260  
Navigation Package 2,775  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 363
Xenon HID headlights 515  
Heated front seats 640  
AWD 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Premium Package 2,115  
Navigation Package 2,563  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 272
Xenon HID headlights 473  
Heated front seats 588  
AWD 1,309  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 8,090 1,885
Options (change) 7,508 1,500
Destination 910 795
Total Price $48,760 $32,675
Total Invoice $45,595 $30,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,737
Model Year20142013
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$48,760$32,675
Adjustments for Features-3,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,040$32,675
Total Invoice$45,595$30,379
Adjustments for Features-3,4790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,116$30,379

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142013
ModelRXForester
Trim3502.5 XT Touring
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
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 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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 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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$8,155$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4790

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142013
ModelRXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in103.0 in
Length187.8 in169.5 in
Width74.2 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,343 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 Room55.5 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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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