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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: $17,639

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,072

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelRXRXForester
Trim350350 F Sport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,120 $50,120 $36,090
Base Invoice $40,316 $46,845 $33,675
Navigation Package 1,690 1,690  
Luxury Package 4,485    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 640    
Blind spot warning system 1,065 1,065  
Steering-linked headlights 415 415  
AWD 1,400 1,400  
Panoramic sunroof 1,600 500  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Door sill trim plates     53
Rear bumper protector     98
Universal garage door opener     120
Navigation Package 1,563 1,563  
Luxury Package 4,128    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 589    
Blind spot warning system 980 980  
Steering-linked headlights 383 383  
AWD 1,309 1,309  
Panoramic sunroof 1,472 460  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Door sill trim plates     34
Rear bumper protector     63
Universal garage door opener     78
Options (change) 11,295 5,070 746
Options (change) 10,424 4,695 482
Destination 975 975 915
Total Price $55,390 $56,165 $37,751
Total Invoice $51,715 $52,515 $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: $14,559
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,767
Model Year201720172018
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 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20225/55-18
Total Price$55,390$56,165$37,751
Adjustments for Features-3,080-3,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,310$53,135$37,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$0
Total Invoice$51,715$52,515$35,072
Adjustments for Features-2,876-2,8330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,839$49,682$35,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$843$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172018
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 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
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 departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
LED headlights  $1000
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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 
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 
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$10,880$10,830$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,080$3,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,876-2,8330

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
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.3,653 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 reports0Yes
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 wheel100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested175051%
Total Not Requested167549%

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 reports0Yes
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%

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