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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: $33,008

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $20,967

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,607

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $19,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelRXRXForester
Trim350350 F Sport2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,900 $50,275 $29,895
Base Invoice $39,177 $47,013 $27,992
Navigation Package 1,750 1,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 363
AWD 1,400    
Power-folding second row seats 1,480    
Luxury Package 4,610    
Panoramic sunroof 1,600 500  
Navigation system     1,000
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Cargo cover     166
Wheel-lip moldings     453
Navigation Package 1,619 1,619  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 272
AWD 1,309    
Power-folding second row seats 1,363    
Luxury Package 4,241    
Panoramic sunroof 1,472 460  
Navigation system     888
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Cargo cover     108
Wheel-lip moldings     340
Options (change) 11,340 2,750 2,338
Options (change) 10,464 2,539 1,840
Destination 950 950 775
Total Price $54,190 $53,975 $33,008
Total Invoice $50,591 $50,502 $30,607

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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: $15,037
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,247
Model Year201620162012
ModelRXRXForester
Trim350350 F Sport2.5 XT Touring
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?, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$54,190$53,975$33,008
Adjustments for Features-6,145-5,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,045$48,580$33,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$535$0
Total Invoice$50,591$50,502$30,607
Adjustments for Features-5,737-5,0480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,854$45,454$30,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162012
ModelRXRXForester
Trim350350 F Sport2.5 XT Touring
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 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125  
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
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 
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 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700  
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$12,055$11,305$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,145$5,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,737-5,0480

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162012
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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67559%
Total Not Requested47541%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
235/55VR20 tires400No
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 Requested130037%
Total Not Requested222563%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67559%
Total Not Requested47541%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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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