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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: $32,607

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,918

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,044

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162010
ModelRXRXForester
Trim350350 F Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,900 $50,275 $28,495
Base Invoice $39,177 $47,013 $26,707
Premium Package 1,085    
Wood trim 400    
Navigation Package 1,750 1,750  
Heated front seats 440    
AWD 1,400    
Panoramic sunroof 1,600 500  
Navigation system     1,800
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo cover     166
iPod integration     223
Wheel-lip moldings     432
Satellite radio     453
Premium Package 999    
Wood trim 368    
Navigation Package 1,619 1,619  
Heated front seats 405    
AWD 1,309    
Panoramic sunroof 1,472 460  
Navigation system     1,501
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Cargo cover     108
iPod integration     145
Wheel-lip moldings     324
Satellite radio     340
Options (change) 6,675 2,250 3,417
Options (change) 6,172 2,079 2,642
Destination 950 950 695
Total Price $49,525 $53,475 $32,607
Total Invoice $46,299 $50,042 $30,044

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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: $11,883
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,548
Model Year201620162010
ModelRXRXForester
Trim350350 F Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6295hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$49,525$53,475$32,607
Adjustments for Features-5,035-6,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,490$47,365$32,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,875$0
Total Invoice$46,299$50,042$30,044
Adjustments for Features-4,707-5,7180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,592$44,324$30,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,732$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162010
ModelRXRXForester
Trim350350 F Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,880$10,955$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,035$6,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,707-5,7180

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162010
ModelRXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.0 in
Length192.5 in179.5 in
Width74.6 in70.1 in
Height67.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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