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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: $36,654

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,031

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,941

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $17,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015
ModelRXRXForester
Trim350350 F Sport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,120 $50,120 $33,095
Base Invoice $40,316 $46,845 $30,927
Navigation Package 1,690 1,690  
AWD 1,400 1,400  
Panoramic sunroof 1,600 500  
Power-folding second row seats 1,480    
Luxury Package 4,485    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,895
Door sill trim plates     38
Universal garage door opener     76
Rear bumper protector     95
Cargo cover     182
Navigation Package 1,563 1,563  
AWD 1,309 1,309  
Panoramic sunroof 1,472 460  
Power-folding second row seats 1,363    
Luxury Package 4,128    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,638
Door sill trim plates     24
Universal garage door opener     49
Rear bumper protector     61
Cargo cover     118
Options (change) 10,655 3,590 2,709
Options (change) 9,835 3,332 2,164
Destination 975 975 850
Total Price $54,750 $54,685 $36,654
Total Invoice $51,126 $51,152 $33,941

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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: $12,976
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,404
Model Year201720172015
ModelRXRXForester
Trim350350 F Sport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6295hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT8T8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20225/55-18
Total Price$54,750$54,685$36,654
Adjustments for Features-5,120-4,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,630$50,215$36,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$51,126$51,152$33,941
Adjustments for Features-4,781-4,1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,345$46,971$33,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$626$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172015
ModelRXRXForester
Trim350350 F Sport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Lane sway warning  $25
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Terrain selector  $200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
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$100
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$12,430$11,780$7,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,120$4,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,781-4,1810

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172015
ModelRXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length192.5 in180.9 in
Width74.6 in70.7 in
Height67.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support length 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
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested145042%
Total Not Requested197558%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

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